Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering Department for a Electrical Technician, based in Southampton. The Electrical Technician will be involved in a wide range of engineering project activities, across multiple equipment including straddle carriers, tractors, container cranes, crane spreaders, man carrying cages, terminal trailers, vehicle barriers and CCTV.
This will be working a day shift pattern, covering both weekdays and weekends.
About The Role
How will you contribute:
* Record position and stock number tested items in line with Docks Regulations and British Standards Statutory Regulations.
* Carry out duties in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, report any deficiencies to management.
* Be able to drive a wide range of equipment, e.g., Straddle Carriers, tug master, IMV drawbar trailer, Forklift Truck, M.E.W.P ‘s, Reach Stackers, Empty Handlers, Telescopic Handling Fork Trucks, tractor and tow 5th wheel and drawbar trailers, Simons Tower and company vehicles for maintenance purposes, to a height of 60+ meters.
* Electrical - Be conversant with drive and control systems of DP World Southampton Straddle Carriers, Cranes, Diesel Electric, Diesel Hydraulic Drives of Terminal Equipment and Spreaders and understand all of the associated software packages. Be conversant with working with voltages from 6 v – 500 v Plus.
* Electrical - Work on terminal electrical systems i.e., High mast lighting, reefers, and cranes if required etc.
* Mechanical - Be conversant with all hydraulic systems based on Straddle Carriers, cranes, and spreaders.
* Undertake on the job training and residential courses as required to best of ability as required by Engineering Project Manager.
* Undertake mechanical / electrical projects as required under the supervision of the Engineering Project Manager.
* Comply with DP World Southampton company safety policy and always wear all provided P.P.E..
* Ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists, by adhering to company health, safety and environment policies, to achieve full compliance with the relevant legislation.
What will you Bring.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
* Successful completion of a recognised Engineering or Electrical Apprenticeship in an appropriate trade course, such as City & Guilds level 2, BTEC level 3, is essential.
* Experience of heavy industry engineering .
* Reasonable level of numeracy and literacy.
* Understanding and appreciation of equipment functionality and service requirements.
* Must be able to follow and understand electrical / hydraulic / mechanical drawings.
* Able to work effectively on own and as part of a team.
* IT literacy
* Good interpersonal skills and must be able to communication at all levels of seniority.
* Ability to effectively plan and co-ordinate tasks.
Electrical Bias:
* Electrical experience, working with voltage between 12v – 6600v.
* Experience as an electrical technician or engineer
* Sound knowledge in PLC control systems.
Mechanical Bias
* Sound mechanical working with pneumatics and hydraulics, diesel engines and general heavy fitting.
* Welding and Fabrication experience
NOTE: All our roles are subject to the below:
* We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.
* The ability to work in the UK
* A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.
* No unspent criminal convictions
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for millions of people around the world. DP World is here to make trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With more than 106,500 employees across 73 countries, we are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. By integrating our physical infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we create efficient end-to-end solutions, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.