Electrician
About us
Forth Ports is an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK’s 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK. We are a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world.
We have recently announced our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, as well as our substantial investment in infrastructure, port services and towage to support the build out of the UK’s renewable energy sector, including offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on this exciting, transformational journey.
About the role
About the role
Based at the Port of Grangemouth this is a great opportunity for an Electrician to join our busy Engineering team to play an integral role in our day to day engineering operations whilst advancing their career within the industry. This role will involve you working with a wide range of machinery and plant equipment across the Port, where no two days will be the same.
Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Maintenance, repair and fault finding of electrical systems within the Port; including, ship to shore cranes, straddle carriers, distribution networks and lock gate infrastructure.
Installation and maintenance of LV electrical distribution systems, lighting systems and control circuits.
Undertake training as an Authorised Person for operating and maintaining HV distribution equipment.
Develop an in depth working knowledge of plant equipment and associated drawings in order to minimise downtime when repairs are required.
Report any damage or misuse to Supervisory staff and liaise with operational staff to inform of timescales for repairs.
What are we looking for?
You will need to be a time served qualified Electrician who has previous experience working within an industrialised environment. Knowledge of AC/DC control systems, PLC’s and HV/LV would also be advantageous.
Our working environment comprises quaysides, warehouses and other Port buildings therefore the ability to work at height, in confined spaces and in an outdoors setting is essential.
Your hours will be 37.5 per week working a partial shift system involving day and rotational shifts as part of a shift roster. A shift allowance is paid in addition to your basic salary when working shifts.
You should also have a flexible approach to the hours you work as regular overtime working will be required as well as a willingness to participate in a rostered on-call arrangement.
Full UK driving license required for travel around and between ports.
What can we offer you?
Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and friendly working culture is something we are very proud of.
Additionally, we offer:
A competitive salary, shift allowance, on call payments and good overtime rates
Pension membership and life assurance cover
A generous annual leave allocation
Free onsite car parking
Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives
Corporate discounts for a wide range of businesses UK wide including gym memberships, restaurants, car rental and holidays
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to work in the UK
- Relevant electrical qualification
- Relevant Health and Safety training
- Demonstrated experience in heavy engineering environment
- Experience of maintenance and repair of DC motor control equipment, AC motor starting equipment, 12/24 v DC control systems, automotive repairs, PLC controls, HV and LV network experience, LV cable joining
- Driving licence essential
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Risk Management
Situation Evaluation and Analysis
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Forth Ports Group
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.
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.
Our 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.