Assistant Engineer

Assistant Engineer

Do you want to play a key role in keeping a major bulk terminal running smoothly? Are you looking for a hands‑on engineering position where every day brings something different? Ready to grow your skills while supporting a high‑performing technical team?

We are seeking an Assistant Engineer to join our Peel Ports Logistics Team on a two-year FTC based in New Holland and help us keep the world moving!

Your Role

As Assistant Engineer at Humber Bulk Terminal, you’ll help maintain the reliability of engineering facilities, stores, spares, PPE and lifting equipment. Working alongside mechanical and electrical teams, you’ll support the safe and efficient running of conveyors, elevators, hoppers, silos and other bulk‑handling systems across the terminal.

You’ll assist with planned and reactive maintenance, keep accurate stores records, and ensure all LOLER and PUWER equipment remains compliant. The role involves close collaboration with operations, engineering and EHS teams, supporting lubrication and preservation routines, and responding flexibly to changing operational needs. 

What You'll Bring

You will bring a foundation in mechanical or electrical engineering, ideally holding an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. You’ll have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, the ability to prioritise under pressure, and basic IT literacy. Being comfortable working at height or in confined spaces, as well as working both independently and within a team, will help you thrive. A willingness to learn and contribute to the wider engineering function is essential.

It’s an advantage if you have experience with bulk‑handling equipment, plant operations or heavy industry, along with tickets such as IPAF or telehandler. Familiarity with PPM systems, slinging and rigging, or knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR would also be beneficial. A full UK driving licence and relevant safety training—such as manual handling, working at height or confined space—will further support your success in the role.

Who Are We?

By joining Peel Ports Logistics, you will be part of an ambitious organisation who has invested over £1billion into key projects to future proof our business, creating 1000s of jobs for local communities along the way. These investments mean we are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. It’s not only our infrastructure we are investing in, we are big believers in investing in our people. We are constantly looking for opportunities to help our people grow and develop by offering training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities in a range of areas including Operations, Marine, Engineering, HR, IT, Accountancy, plus many more! 

What We Can Offer You

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience, we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!