Electrical Maintenance Technician

DP World is hiring Electrical Maintenance Technicians to join our engineering team based at the London Gateway Container Port in Stanford le Hope. This role is crucial for ensuring the availability and reliability of our large-scale equipment, which is essential for the terminal\’s efficient operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting motors, inverter drives, and using programmable logic controllers. Electrical Technicians play a vital role in maintaining the functionality and reliability of all on-site equipment. We are looking for candidates with experience in the manufacturing, maritime, and industrial sectors, particularly those who have worked with heavy plant equipment or machinery.

NOTE: The shift is as follows

We are a 24/7 operation this role will be Day and Night shifts, working 12 hours at a time (6-6 AM and PM). The good news is you get every other weekend off!

Working 2 Days, 2 Days Off, 3 Nights, 2 Days off, 2 Days, 3 Days off. This then rotates and repeats.

How Will You Contribute

Competently carry out preventive maintenance and repair works, in accordance with company safety standards and to minimise equipment downtime. (This may involve mechanical duties)

Conduct fault finding on assets using PLC to identify and remedy repair issues effectively

Collect data/information while carrying out work on any asset and provide to the Engineering Planners

Manage and supervise contractors during delivery and commissioning of equipment or while working on any asset, ensuring safe working practices are followed.

To support the development, improvement and updating of method statements and risk assessments for any preventive maintenance or repairs carried out on our Automated Stacking Cranes.

Lead by example and encourage others to implement and improve safe working procedures and practices.

Work closely with the stores and Asset Managers to maintain inventory and stock levels.

Continuously innovate and improve to ensure optimal productivity and equipment performance.

What You Will Bring

National Qualifications Framework – Minimum Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds etc.) Professional qualification in electrical discipline.

At least 3 years experience within a electrical technician role

Trouble shooting and fault diagnostic of electrical and control circuits

Experience working on heavy plant/manufacturing equipment is essential.

Understanding of and use of PLC systems to aid effective fault finding

PLC programming is not essential; however, a basic understanding will be an advantage.

Key experience required would be strong knowledge/understanding of motors and inverter drives/frequency controllers.

Experience and knowledge of HSE regulations related to equipment maintenance and activities

NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below:

Eligibility to work in the UK

A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads

No unspent criminal convictions

Due to manufacturing guidance and safety weight limits, our safety critical roles require an individual to weigh under 130kg .

We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world\’s trade flow better, changing what\’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that\’s fit for the future.

We\’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What\’s more, we\’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we\’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer\’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What\’s Possible For Everyone

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they\’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can\’t wait to meet you.

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DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Job Info

Job Identification 22584

Posting Date 01/14/2026, 04:40 PM

Locations 16 Palace Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1E 5JQ, GB

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