Mechanical Shift Technician

Vacancy - Mechanical Shift Technician

Are you an experienced Technician with the drive and enthusiasm to develop?  Do you enjoy working on a variety of equipment in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Shift Technician to ensure that day to day maintenance functions operate safely and efficiently, providing operational areas the equipment needed to keep the world moving!

Your Role

As a Mechanical Shift Technician, you will help to support the Container Division Engineering team at the Port of Liverpool by ensuring day-to-day maintenance functions operate safely and efficiently, providing operational areas and the port estate an on-time service. 

You will carry out Planned Preventative and Corrective Maintenance tasks, as delegated by the Engineering Shift Managers (ESMs) and Senior Crane Lead Engineer, in an effective and safe manner for all Ship to Shore and Cantilever Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (STS and CRMGs) and associated equipment, across the at the Port. 

The position is based on a 4 on/4 off, 12-hour shift pattern.

What you'll bring

You will be qualified to a minimum HNC (or equivalent) level in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering qualification, as well as:

• Previous experience working on PLC’s, motors/controls, variable speed drives, as well as electrical installation works, maintenance repair and replacement of electrical infrastructure. 
• Fault finding and repair experience, with an understanding of permit to work systems and accident reporting.
• You will be willing and able to multi-skill (Electrical and Mechanical), with knowledge of effective maintenance strategies i.e. RCM, PM, CBM and TPM. 
• You will be willing and able to work at heights, confined spaces and in dirty/dusty environments.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

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:

• 26 Days Annual Leave
• 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.

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!