Mechanical Technician

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to carry out all aspects of improvement, maintenance and repair works to the Board’s assets within the team’s particular area of expertise.

This will require considerable technical knowledge over a wide range of engineering plant, equipment, and installations. You will be required to carry out maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment within the ports portfolio which includes Linkspans, HGV’s, RORO Tugs, Cranes, Hydraulic systems, vehicles, and small floating craft

You will be required to carry out this work to a very high standard, working on one’s own initiative and with minimal supervision.

• Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline to minimum NVQ level 3 standard and associated C&G’sor equivalent
• 3 years post trade-qualification experience in relevant discipline
• Hydraulic, heavy machinery, plant and or vehicle experience
• Experience of reviewing and creating RAMS
• Experience of Mechanical assessments and fault diagnosis
• Technical specialist knowledge in a wide range of plant and equipment
• Good standard of IT literacy
• Full driving licence
• Experience of welding/fabrication would be advantageous
• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking

Salary:
Up to £40k DOE

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.

• Job Identification 1102
• Posting Date 02/16/2026, 03:47 PM
• Locations Back Road East, Dover, CT16 1JA
  , GB
• Apply Before 03/02/2026, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level A/AS Level; T Level;
  Baccalaureate;
  Level 3 NVQ, award, certificate or diploma
• Job Schedule Full time