Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Shift
18 days ago
Liverpool
Your new company \nYou will be joining a major UK port and logistics operator that plays a critical role in keeping global trade moving. With significant long‑term investment planned, the organisation is focused on modernising infrastructure, decarbonising operations, and developing its people to support future growth. Safety, reliability, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of its engineering operations.\n\nYour new role \nAs a Multi‑Skilled Shift Technician, you will support the Container Division Engineering team in a busy port environment, ensuring day‑to‑day maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with operational demands.Working on a 4 on / 4 off 12‑hour shift pattern, you will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive corrective maintenance across Ship‑to‑Shore (STS) and Cantilever Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (CRMGs), along with associated equipment across the port estate.The role is genuinely multi‑skilled, covering both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks. You will work closely with Engineering Shift Managers and senior engineers, ensuring compliance with electrical safety rules, permit‑to‑work systems, and site safety standards. Work may involve operating at height, in confined spaces, and within challenging industrial environments.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo be successful in this role, you will hold a minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechatronics, or combined Electrical and Mechanical Engineering qualifications. You will also bring:\n\nProven experience working with PLCs, motors and controls, and variable speed drives\nExperience of electrical installation works, fault-finding, repairs, and infrastructure replacement\nStrong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced operational environment\nA good working knowledge of maintenance strategies such as RCM, PM, CBM, and TPM\nAn understanding of permit‑to‑work systems, safe systems of work, and accident reporting\nThe flexibility and willingness to multi‑skill across electrical and mechanical disciplines\nThe ability to work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty or dirty environmentsWhat you'll get in return \nIn return, you'll receive a competitive salary and access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal wellbeing. This includes:\n\n26 days annual leave\nPension scheme with up to 10% matched employer contribution\nA flexible benefits platform including options such as car schemes, healthcare cash plans, cycle‑to‑work, gym membership, retail vouchers, and additional insurance\nStrong commitment to ongoing training, upskilling, and career development\nEmployee Assistance Programme providing confidential support for physical and mental wellbeingThis is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking engineering team within a critical infrastructure environment, offering long‑term stability, development, and career progression.\n\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)