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.

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Play a part in the continual improvement of the port following its 4 key principles – safety, quality, service and efficiency.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• 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.

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.

• Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
• 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).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
• Experience of COMPEX.
• 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’.
• Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.

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.

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

Training + Development

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