Mechanical / Engine Technician

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