Electrical Maintenance Technician in Stanford

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 large-scale equipment, essential for the terminal's efficient operations.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• National Qualifications Framework – Minimum Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds etc.)
• Professional qualification in electrical discipline.
• At least 3 years experience within an electrical technician role
• Troubleshooting 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.

• 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.

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.

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.