At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance and operation of mechanical systems in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Peel Ports Logistics, a forward-thinking company investing in the future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and personal development in various fields.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working towards Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical skills and a Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your Role
As Lead Mechanical Fitter, you’ll take ownership of the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical assets including conveyors, bucket elevators, hoppers, silos and dust‑control systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you’ll ensure maintenance programmes, EHS actions and plant performance align with wider business objectives. You’ll collaborate with operations, electrical and EHS teams while overseeing maintenance strategies, driving reliability improvements and supporting preventative and predictive maintenance. You’ll respond to breakdowns, provide technical leadership to the mechanical team and champion a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on position where you will be carrying out breakdowns, preventative maintenance, and site improvements.
What You'll Bring
You’ll bring strong mechanical skills, excellent attention to detail and a solid understanding of bulk‑handling systems. Good communication, the ability to prioritise under pressure, basic IT literacy and confidence working at height or in confined spaces are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. It’s beneficial if you have experience with conveyors in heavy industry, laser alignment or DTI techniques, plant tickets such as IPAF or telehandler, or knowledge of bulk cargo operations and PPM systems. A Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification, a UK driving licence with access to a car and relevant industry training will further strengthen your application.
Who Are We?
By joining Peel Ports Logistics, you will be part of an ambitious organisation who has invested over £1 billion into key projects to future proof our business, creating 1000s of jobs for local communities along the way. These investments mean we are decarbonising our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. It’s not only our infrastructure we are investing in, we are big believers in investing in our people. We are constantly looking for opportunities to help our people grow and develop by offering training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities in a range of areas including Operations, Marine, Engineering, HR, IT, Accountancy, plus many more!
What We Can Offer You
In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:
- Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
- Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
- Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
- We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required.
Lead Mechanical Fitter employer: HEYSHAM PORT LTD
As a leading port and logistics company, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located at the Port of Sheerness, we offer competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits, including generous holiday allowances and private medical insurance. Join us in our ambitious journey towards becoming the UK's top port operator while contributing to our commitment to sustainability and employee well-being.
