Advanced Tradesperson (Electrical)

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for full-time Electrical Tradesperson at PD Ports within the Cranes Team. Working as part of a problem-solving engineering team who are responsible for the preventative maintenance, inspection, fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of the port’s crane assets. These assets are predominantly; mobile harbour cranes, rubber tyred gantry cranes and ship-to-shore container cranes, all incorporating a diverse range of power distribution systems, electrical equipment and industrial communication networks.

Location: Tees Dock, Middlesbrough.

Working Arrangements: 162.5 hours per month.

The five main things our Advanced Tradesperson will be working on are:

• Responsible for maintaining the reliability and availability of critical port equipment, while responding to breakdowns and technical issues.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to operational activities.
• A high level of electrical knowledge in the following areas; safe isolation procedure and safe working practices, electromechanical devices, electric motors and drivetrains, power electronics converters, motor control methods and switching devices.
• Experience with fault finding and repairs on the following industrial communication networks; Canbus, Asibus, Profibus, Profinet, Fibre Optic
• An understanding of PLC software and hardware, including but not limited to Siemens Step5/Step7, ABB, Danfoss and CoDeSys.

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds a minimum of 2+ years’ experience working in heavy industry following the completion of a formally recognised and relevant engineering apprenticeship.
• Qualified to ONC/Level 3 (or equivalent as a minimum requirement), however HNC/HND is preferred.
• A full UK driving licence, necessary for the role.
• The ability to read, understand and interpret complex electrical drawings.

• Possesses excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance activities alongside exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference ETNW3089.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 30th September 2026.