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.