Mechanical / Engine Technician

Middlesbrough
8 months ago
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Job Purpose:
TEXO Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical / Engine Technician to carry out service and repair work on mobile plant equipment at the Port in Teesside.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct planned maintenance on main and auxiliary engines, including oil and fluid changes, filter replacements, and inspections of cooling and fuel systems.

  • Perform diagnostics, servicing, and maintenance using specialist diagnostic tools.

  • Strip down, inspect, and rebuild hydraulic, diesel, and hybrid engine components (e.g., injectors, turbochargers, cylinder heads).

  • Maintain and repair propulsion drives, hydraulic motors, steering gear, and marine gearboxes.

  • Service deck equipment such as electric winches, fuel pumps, firefighting gear, and bilge systems.

  • Support dry docking procedures, engine overhauls, and Class inspections when required.

  • Accurately record all work in the ERP system and assist with parts ordering and stock control.

  • Respond to emergency callouts and breakdowns involving port and harbour vessels.

    Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven experience in a similar mechanical or engine technician role.

  • Strong ability to respond to mechanical breakdowns.

  • Competent in engine strip-down and rebuild processes.

    Benefits:

  • Annual performance bonus.

  • Generous holiday allowance.

  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including:

    • Access to counselling and employee assistance services

    • Wellbeing app and healthcare cash plan

    • Occupational health support

    • Flu jab vouchers

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Access to exclusive discounts and perks through the Health Assured Wisdom wellbeing app.

  • Family-friendly benefits, including:

    • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

    • Paid neonatal leave

    • Paid leave for fertility treatment

    • Career break opportunities

    • Hybrid working options (where applicable)

  • Pension scheme with employer contributions above the statutory minimum

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