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Electrical Technician - Leading Distribution BusinessSalary: £62,500 (+ Bonus up to 10% = Circa £600... Electrical Technician - Leading Distribution BusinessSalary: £62,500 (+ Bonus up to 10% = Circa £6000)Shift: Panama - 2s and 3s (Days and Nights)Location: London Gateway Port, Stanford-le-HopeWe are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician/Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading distribution business at London Gateway Port. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems within a large-scale logistics facility.Skills Required for the Electrical Technician: Recognised electrical qualification (Min NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3)Experience with electrical maintenance, installations, and fault-findingAbility to read and interpret electrical drawingsMaintenance of Cranes is very beneficialAbility to carry out maintenance on InvertersExperience with PLC Systems - Fault FindingMUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING AT HEIGHTS Duties of the Electrical Technician: Electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations within a busy distribution centreDiagnosing and resolving electrical faults to minimise downtimeEnsuring compliance with electrical safety standardsWorking on single and three-phase systems The Electrical Technician will benefit from: Excellent Salary Package and Bonus SchemeCompetitive Pension SchemeOpportunity for Career progressionWorking for a well-financed Multinational business This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company offering stability, career progression, and a competitive salary. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.For further details contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection.As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.  You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.  

Mechanical Technician - Leading Distribution BusinessSalary: £62,500 (+ Bonus up to 10% = Circa £600... Mechanical Technician - Leading Distribution BusinessSalary: £62,500 (+ Bonus up to 10% = Circa £6000)Shift: Panama - 2s and 3s (Days and Nights)Location: London Gateway Port, Stanford-le-HopeWe are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading distribution business at London Gateway Port. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical systems within a large-scale logistics facility.Skills Required for the Mechanical Technician: Recognised mechanical qualification (Min NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3)Experience with mechanical maintenance, installations, and fault-findingStrong understanding of hydraulics and pneumaticsAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawingsExperience working with cranes, conveyors, gearboxes, motors, and bearingsMUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING AT HEIGHTS Duties of the Mechanical Technician: Mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations within a busy distribution centreDiagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtimeConducting routine servicing and inspections of mechanical equipmentEnsuring compliance with health and safety standards The Mechanical Technician will benefit from: Excellent Salary Package and Bonus SchemeCompetitive Pension SchemeOpportunity for Career ProgressionWorking for a well-financed Multinational Business This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company offering stability, career progression, and a competitive salary. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.For further details contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection.As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply, please see our website for further details.

PLC Engineer Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Salary: £62,659.55 (including shift allowance) + up t... PLC Engineer Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Salary: £62,659.55 (including shift allowance) + up to 10% quarterly bonus (worth c.£6,000 per year) Hours: Panama shift pattern (2 days, 2 off, 3 nights, 2 off, 2 days, 3 off – 6am to 6pm) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role A leading international engineering and logistics organisation is seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to join their advanced automated port operations team in Essex. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with large-scale automated machinery and complex control systems in a highly technical environment.You’ll take responsibility for maintaining and optimising the PLC, drives, and automation infrastructure across site – ensuring reliability, safety, and maximum operational uptime. Key Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC, inverter drive, and control systems across large automated machinery. Diagnose and resolve faults at both software and hardware level on PLCs, drives, PCs, and automation networks. Support commissioning, upgrades, and implementation of new automation projects and equipment. Manage and maintain software version control, backups, and documentation for PLC programs. Carry out root cause analysis on recurring automation and control issues to improve reliability and performance. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to technicians and engineering teams on PLCs and drive systems. Liaise with suppliers and OEMs to optimise automation performance and resolve technical issues. Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies, including RAMS, LOTO procedures, and safe working practices. About You Time-served Electrical or Automation Engineer with a minimum Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). Strong, hands-on experience with PLC fault-finding, modification, and programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar). Skilled in inverter drives, motor controls, sensors, and industrial automation systems. Previous experience within heavy industry, automotive, ports, rail, or defence sectors is highly desirable. Comfortable working at heights and outdoors as part of an operations-focused maintenance team. Hold a valid UK driving licence and able to pass a site medical (under 130kg limit). What’s on Offer Competitive salary including shift allowance Quarterly performance bonus (up to 10%) Excellent pension scheme (4% employee / 6% employer) 22 days annual leave Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities within a global engineering environment