Job Title: Engineering Supervisor
Location: Port of Tilbury
Hours: 40 hours per week (Alternate shifts of 0600 to 1400 Monday to Friday, 1400 to 2200 Monday to Friday, 2200 to 0600 Sunday to Thursday)
Compensation: £66,304 + £5,254 shift allowance
At Forth Ports, we keep trade, logistics, and infrastructure moving. Every day, our teams support the flow of goods, materials, and services that businesses and communities rely on, helping to power economic growth across the UK and beyond. Our people are at the core of everything we do, and their expertise, commitment, and innovation drive our success.
With our commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, we're investing heavily in sustainable and digital technologies, including major growth in offshore wind and greener port operations. For you, this means joining a business that's evolving, ambitious, and making a real difference.
About The Role
The Port of Tilbury Grain Terminal is the UK’s largest grain handling facility for both imports and exports. As Engineering Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the terminal’s operational performance by planning and delivering reactive and planned maintenance across plant, equipment and engineering systems. You will supervise the engineering team, respond promptly to faults and breakdowns, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with company and statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities:
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Oversee and co-ordinate planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and condition monitoring activities across all plant and equipment.
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Develop a strong understanding of the Grain Terminal’s plant and equipment to support efficient repairs and minimise downtime.
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Plan, oversee and co-ordinate the installation of new plant, equipment and modifications to existing systems.
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Ensure reactive maintenance tasks are delivered safely, effectively and in line with operational priorities.
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Develop and review safe systems of work, including risk assessments, method statements and supporting documentation.
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Report any damage or misuse of plant and equipment promptly to Engineering, Operational or Management teams.
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Communicate clearly with team members and managers, providing updates on breakdowns, repairs and equipment status.
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Prepare engineering reports and provide signatures for statutory checks and other required documentation.
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Carry out ancillary tasks such as fuelling, lubrication and cleaning where required to support uninterrupted workflow.
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Work flexibly across workshops and operational areas, following all written, verbal and radio instructions from Engineering Managers.
What we're looking for:
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Supervisor with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge, excellent fault-finding skills and the confidence to lead a small engineering team in a busy operational environment. You will be safety-focused, organised and collaborative, with the flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends at the Port of Tilbury.
Skills & Qualifications:
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HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2–3 years’ maintenance experience.
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Previous shift-working experience, with flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends.
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Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, automation, hydraulics and pneumatics.
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Experience with DSEAR and ATEX regulations, and COMPEX EX05/EX06 qualifications, is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
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Skilled in continuous electrical and mechanical fault-finding within an industrial fixed plant and equipment environment.
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Good knowledge of health and safety, environmental standards, quality management and food safety regulations.
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Experience operating heavy plant and mobile platforms within a port or industrial environment.
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Confident user of MS Office, including Excel.
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Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
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Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK.
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Full UK Working Rights.
What Forth Ports can offer you
At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy
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A competitive salary
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Group Bonus
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Shift allowance
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Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
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In‑house Occupational Health — Provides professional workplace health advice, support, and guidance for employees across all sites
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — Delivered through Health Assured, offering 24/7, 365‑day confidential wellbeing support via the Wisdom app or telephone access, covering mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and emotional wellbeing
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Physiotherapy Support — Access to physiotherapy sessions through three external providers in Scotland, plus an onsite physiotherapist once per week in Tilbury
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An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
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GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms
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Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
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On-site free parking available for all employees
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Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
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Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.
We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.
Required Criteria
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HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with 2–3 years’ maintenance experience.
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Previous shift-working experience, with flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends.
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Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs, automation, hydraulics and pneumatics.
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Skilled in continuous electrical and mechanical fault-finding within an industrial fixed plant and equipment environment.
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Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK
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Full UK Working Rights
Skills Needed
About The Company
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies.
The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries.
Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Company Culture
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London.
A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day.
The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Company Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance.
Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme
Salary
£71,558.00 per year
