An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering Department for a Skilled Technician, to be based out of our operation in the Port of Southampton. Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, the Skilled Technician will be involved in a wide range of planned and breakdown/repair maintenance of heavy machinery such as straddle carriers, tractors, light vehicles/trailers, empty container handlers, mobile elevated working platforms, and associated equipment, which incorporate PLC based control and diagnostic systems.
We have varying shifts available covering both day and night shifts, working weekdays and weekends.
About The Role
How will you contribute:
- Carry out planned maintenance and general upkeep on the straddle carrier, tractor and trailer fleet efficiently and effectively and to the required standard.
- Record defects on planned maintenance and report to Workshop Supervisor.
- Record position and stock number tested items in line with Docks Regulations and British Standards Statutory Regulations.
- Work on terminal electrical systems i.e. High mast lighting, reefers, and cranes if required etc.
- Undertake on the job training and residential courses as required to best of ability.
- Work inside the workshop, outside on the terminal, in all weather conditions, confined spaces and at height as required.
- Be conversant with drive and control systems of DP World Southampton Straddle Carriers, Diesel Electric, Diesel Hydraulic Drives of Terminal Equipment and Spreaders and understand all of the associated software packages. Be conversant with working with voltages from 6 v – 500 v Plus.
- Be conversant with all hydraulic systems based on Straddle Carriers and spreaders.
- Undertake mechanical / electrical projects as required.
What will you Bring.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Candidates will have completed a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and an appropriate academic achievement such as City & Guilds, BTEC ONC or equivalent.
- Good level of numeracy and literacy and IT skills.
- Previous experience of working on industrial equipment and an understanding of equipment functionality and service requirements are required.
- Sound mechanical working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, diesel, and electric engines. Additional requirements include welding and fabrication experience, as well as interrogation of PLC systems for fault finding/diagnosis.
- Able to work effectively on own and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills and must be able to communication at all levels of seniority.
NOTE: All our roles are subject to the below:
- We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.
- The ability to work in the UK
- A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.
- No unspent criminal convictions
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, minimising 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 of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.