Electrical Maintenance Technician

We are recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Technician within the Engineering Department at Harwich International Port.

In this role you will use your engineering skills to carry out the electrical maintenance, repair, upgrade and refurbishment of heavy plant and machinery equipment (such as linkspans bridges, passenger boarding bridges, material handling equipment, etc) and electrical installations to buildings

Suitable applicants will have:

 Minimum Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds) or ONC in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

• Experience of working on LV electrical distribution systems, PLC’s and automated control systems.
• The ability to analyse and diagnose faults on electrical and control circuits. Making decisions on whether equipment is safe to operate.
• Ability to work proactively and unsupervised either independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and complete work efficiently and effectively within required timescales.

This position will involve shift working, including weekends and on-call. Applicants should be able to work at height.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and hold a full driving licence valid in the UK

Our recruitment process involves the redaction of each candidate’s identifiable information, leaving their skills, experience and answers to the competency questions to be assessed.

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.

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