Mechanical Fitter

Description

Working in a small team, you’ll report into the Team Leader and will support maintaining port side cranes, mobile structures and fixed infrastructure. Knowledge of fault finding, using a CMMS and maintaining equipment within a live environment is key. Your background should be predominantly mechanical but some exposure to industrial electrical would be highly beneficial.

• Play a part in the continual improvement of the port following its 4 key principles – safety, quality, service and efficiency.
• Carry out pre-emptive and reactive works to ensure the key assets and infrastructure across the port’s estate remain operational in response to the preventative inspection and servicing regime.
• Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets in a diligent and timely manner to meet the requirements of port operations both individually and as part of a larger team.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental requirements and other legislation including having a say in the development and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Communicate during servicing operations and the repair of plant and equipment providing required scope of works and parts required etc.

Requirements

We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join our team. You should have experience of working in the heavy industrial sector – ideally in ports however knowledge of heavy motor driven hydraulic equipment is essential.

• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Service and Customer driven with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
• Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a ‘call-out roster’.
• Experience of COMPEX.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
• Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
• Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
• Time served with an Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) in a mechanical bias and or in Electrical qualification (Minimum NVQ Level 2/ ONC/ HNC).

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. There is overtime available through a voluntary callout system.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• Get support for training, personal development and further education

Training + Development

Interview process

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