Mechanical Technician

We are 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. 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.

Why should you make ABP your First Port Of Call?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• 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

Accountabilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate during servicing operations and the repair of plant and equipment providing required scope of works and parts required etc.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• 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.
• Play a part in the continual improvement of the port following its 4 key principles – safety, quality, service and efficiency.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Service and Customer driven with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• 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.
• Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a ‘call-out roster’.

• Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
• Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
• Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
• Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
• Experience of COMPEX.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.

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.