Maintenance Engineer based in Purfleet

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a strong engineering team to assist with maintaining, repairing and inspecting the Terminal equipment.

The maintenance workshop supports the engineering function in a busy and expanding Ro-Ro Shipping terminal on the North bank of the River Thames, which provides stevedoring facilities for the import/export of trailers and containers and new cars to and from the continent.

Main duties:

• To service, inspect, clean and repair all Terminal equipment including Tractor units, Reach Stackers, Forklifts, RTG’s and any other associated port equipment.
• To be flexible and dynamic in your work ethic and approach to meet demand.
• To produce high quality repairs to all equipment ensuring policy compliance, correct application of repair procedures and engineering principles.
• To embrace the development and introduction of policies and procedures to improve expenditure and efficiency of the engineering department.
• Liaise with Terminal Managers and Supervisors on the maintenance activities of equipment to minimise disturbance to operations.
• Deal with contractors, suppliers and customers.
• To uphold Health and safety standards directed by the Company, Manufacturers and Legislation.
• To highlight, take part in and conduct training based on competency for yourself and apprentices.
• Undertake other tasks within your remit as required by the Engineering Management team.
  

Requirements:

• Qualified to minimum City & Guilds Level 3 in an Engineering practice or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or have equivalent experience of working on a Port Terminal.
• Desirable to have 10 years post apprenticeship experience.
• Ideally, will hold a formal H&S Qualification and/or be aware of RA’s and their necessity.
• IT literate on multiple platforms including Microsoft Office and/or relevant equipment maintenance software.
• Holds a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Possess strong problem solving and fault diagnosis skills.
• Have good knowledge of diesel engines, transmission and electronics systems.
• Committed with an excellence work ethic.

In return we offer an attractive salary with a benefit package.

Contact:

If you are interested in applying to for this position please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter to hr.pft@cldn.com

Closing Date: Monday 31st January, 2022

Interview Date: TBA