Engineering Technician / Electrical Engineer

Location: Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent
Salary: £56,277 (Including Shift Allowance)
Benefits: 22 Days Holiday | 8% Pension | Enhanced Benefits

Electrical Engineer Required – Port Operations

Join one of the UK’s busiest container and general cargo ports. As an Engineering Technician / Electrical Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Supervisor and provide hands-on engineering support across operational port equipment during shift operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Quay Cranes (QCs), Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs), and port equipment
• Ensure maximum equipment safety, availability, and reliability
• Complete maintenance and repairs to high engineering standards
• Support safe and effective deployment of technicians and contractors
• Provide technical supervision and on-site engineering support

Electrical Engineer Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical, mechanical, or vehicle engineering
• Experience diagnosing faults in RTGs, TUGs, or crane systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs and variable speed drives
• Competency in electrical control fault finding
• Operational plant licences (MEWPs desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Comfortable working at height

Shift Pattern

• 12-hour shifts
• 4 on / 4 off → 5 on / 5 off rotation
• Operating hours between 06:00 – 22:00
• Potential earlier finishes on weekends

What You’ll Receive

• £56,277 salary (including shift allowance)
• 22 days annual leave
• 8% pension contribution
• Life cover up to 14× salary
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service awards
• Mobile discounts
• Wellbeing & inclusion networks
• Employer-supported volunteering

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Technician or Electrical Engineer looking to work in a high-performing port environment.

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