About the role

As an Engineering Technician within the Central Plant Engineering (CPE) team at the Port of Tilbury, you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of a wide range of port equipment, including mobile harbour cranes, heavy plant, infrastructure systems, and other associated assets.

Your role is essential in delivering high equipment availability and reliability across the port's operations. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond effectively to unplanned breakdowns, and contribute to ongoing asset improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering role that supports the port's strategic objectives in safety, productivity, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown repairs and condition-based monitoring across a diverse range of mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Rapidly respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and disruption to port operations.
• Undertake mechanical and/or electrical installation work and modifications to systems and infrastructure in line with engineering standards.
• Liaise with Shift Supervisors and Engineering Managers to ensure timely updates on equipment status and work progress.
• Contribute to reliability improvement efforts through effective root cause analysis and accurate failure reporting.
• Support asset compliance by completing statutory checks, safety inspections and associated documentation.
• Operate and inspect engineering plant in accordance with procedures, including mobile elevated work platforms, cranes, FLTs and plant vehicles.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, lubrication, and cleanliness across workshops and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with Operations, Technical Specialists, and other Engineering team members to deliver a safe and reliable service.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a hands-on, Engineering Technician who can confidently diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and keep equipment running efficiently. You'll take a proactive approach not just fixing issues, but identifying root causes and supporting improvements.

You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure. Strong communication and teamwork are key, along with a commitment to safety and continuous development.

Qualifications & Skills

• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2 – 3 years maintenance experience.
• Proven experience in maintaining heavy industrial plant or port equipment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including fault-finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC control systems.
• Experience in working on mobile harbour cranes, reach stackers, loading shovels, or similar assets is desirable.
• Familiarity with LOLER / PUWER legislation and the necessary working practices to abide by these regulations.
• Strong awareness of health and safety legislation and practical application in high-risk industrial environments.
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and participate in a call-out rota where required.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are essential for ensuring smooth engineering operations.
• Proficient in using MS Office suite, including Excel.

What Forth Ports can offer you:

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary
• Group Bonus
• Annual leave entitlement of 24 days including bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family
• On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms
• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
• On-site free parking available for all employees
• Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays 

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