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Your new company

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy team working at the port authority. This is a day-based role, working Monday to Thursday 8–4 and a 3pm finish on Friday.

Your new role

On joining the busy maintenance team, you will assist with:

• Carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, refurbishments and installations to maximise plant and equipment performance.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal working hours and on an out‑of‑hours call‑out basis.
• Work on a wide range of equipment including dock gate machinery, cranes, vehicles, hydraulics and general infrastructure repairs
• Assist Engineering Maintenance Supervisors in identifying future maintenance requirements.
• Work alongside external contractors and key suppliers (e.g. UDS, Bay Towage).
• Undertake and review risk assessments to facilitate safe maintenance activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven maintenance experience
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working on mechanical plant
• Good safety awareness and understanding of risk assessments

What you'll get in return

Starting salary of £37733, regular overtime, 25 + 8 holidays, enhanced pension, sick pay scheme.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.