Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
We have a great opportunity for a shift technician working at a busy port. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for keeping port equipment, cruise-terminal assets, and cargo-handling systems running safely and reliably across rotating shifts starting at 04.30 early and 13.30 late shift, 2 and 3 days over a 21-day rotating period.
Your new role
You will participate in pre-shift inspections of cruise-terminal and operational assets such as fenders, passenger boarding bridges, and gangways. Manage berth preparation for cruise ship arrivals, including positioning and checking boarding bridges and gangways.
Reactive maintenance across the port-responding to breakdowns, equipment failures, and urgent repairs to keep operations running smoothly, offer support for vessel arrival and departure, including installing boarding bridges, crew gangways, and water supply connections.
Maintenance of mobile plant and container-handling equipment (for ports focused on cargo operations), including troubleshooting motors, variable-speed controllers, and mechanical systems. Working to strict safety systems, especially when dealing with heavy machinery, heights, and moving equipment. Some facilities' maintenance including lighting, water systems and public services across the port area.
What you'll need to succeed
- NVQ Level 3 or ONC in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with fault-finding, reactive repairs, and modern maintenance strategies (e.g., RCM, CBM, TPM) for more engineering-heavy roles.
What you'll get in return
A salary of £42500, plus regular enhanced overtime, enhanced pension following probationary period, sick pay scheme, 32 days holiday increasing with service.
What you need to do now
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