DP World
Mechanical Technician

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Job Description
We are currently looking for Vehicle/HGV, Plant Maintenance / Mechanical Technicians to join our team based at London Gateway Port in Stanford le Hope. We are a 24/7 operation, and this role will require 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! Working in automotive industries as a Vehicle Technician/HGV/LGV technician or associated roles would be great experience to hold for this role.
It's an interesting opportunity to work with machinery like quay cranes, vehicles of all kinds such as terminal tractors, shuttles, automated straddle carriers, and more. In this varied career, no two days are ever the same.
About The Role
How will you contribute:
- To competently carry out preventive maintenance and repair works, in accordance with company safety standards and to minimize equipment downtime.
- Carry out mechanical repairs to plant equipment covering engines, gearboxes, hydraulics/pneumatics, pumps, bearings, etc.
- Collect data/information while carrying out work on any asset and provide to Engineering Planners.
- Manage and supervise contractors during the 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.
- To perform the 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.
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What Will You Bring
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- National Qualifications Framework – Minimum Level 3 Qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, etc.)
- Working in automotive industries as a Vehicle Technician/HGV/LGV technician or associated roles would be great experience to hold for this role.
- Excellent knowledge of equipment maintenance ideally with experience of some or all of the following:
- Gearboxes
- Engines
- Hydraulics
- Lifting equipment
- 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 our roles are subject to the below:
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.
- A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.
- No unspent criminal convictions.
- Due to manufacturing guidance and safety weight limits, our safety-critical roles require an individual to weigh under 130kg.


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Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for millions of people around the world. DP World is here to make trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With more than 106,500 employees across 73 countries, we are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. By integrating our physical infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we create efficient end-to-end solutions, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, Marine Services, Logistics, and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
The DP World family comprises Syncreon, Imperial, and P&O.
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