Mechanical Technician

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure and smart logistical solutions for our customers. We believe in the UK market and have the ambition and the resources to boost growth, support businesses, create jobs and improve living standards.

We are currently looking for mechanical technicians to join our team here. We are paying a basic salary of £48,442 plus 6.25% shift allowance and a yearly bonus. We are a 24/7 operation this role will be day and night shifts, working 12 hours at a time. The good news is, this means that in a 2-week period, you will work 7 shifts and have every other weekend off!

The vital responsibility of the mechanical technician aids in ensuring the smooth running of terminal operations by maintaining the accessibility and reliability of cranes and mobile equipment. Technicians are allocated to an asset group to carry out planned maintenance, repairs, and project-related work as well as provide help during the delivery, inspection, and commissioning of new equipment.

It's an interesting opportunity to work with machinery like quay cranes, terminal tractors, shuttles, and more. In this varied career, no two days are ever the same. You might need to do critical repairs on one of the machines here after dealing with general gear box maintenance.

Key objectives:

To ensure that all preventative maintenance and repair tasks are completed with the utmost efficiency, quality, and economy. To perform job safely and effectively while according to HSE and corporate criteria. Maintain high standards for equipment availability, dependability, and safety in accordance with the Company's aims and objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• To competently carry out preventive maintenance and repair works, in accordance with company safety standards and to minimise equipment downtime. (This may involve Electrical duties)
• Collect data/information while carrying out work on any asset and provide to 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 any asset
• Lead by example and encourage others to implement and improve safe working
• 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.

The above outlined responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other tasks that are appropriate to your role in addition to these.

Benefits:

• An excellent base salary of £48,442 per annum plus 6.25% shift allowance
• The chance to earn up to 10% bonus, paid quarterly
• Pension scheme were employees pay in 4% and it’s matched by employers at 6%
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Life Assurance, 4 x time annual salary
• Free car parking + electric charge points
• Onsite gym and shower facilities
• Regular paid for family events, pizza, ice cream and BBQ Days

Qualifications & Experience

• National Qualifications Framework – Minimum Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds etc.
• Excellent knowledge of equipment maintenance ideally with experience of some or all of the following:
  1) Gear Boxes
  2) Engines
  3) Hydraulics
  4) Lifting equipment
  5) Basic understanding of electrical engineering
• Excellent knowledge of equipment maintenance/engineering.
• 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
• Able to meet the safety critical medical and fitness requirements of the role which include but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure, hearing and certain food allergies