Mechanical Fitter
Salary: £40,574 + attractive OTE
Overtime rate: 2x rate on weekends (10pm Friday - 6am Monday)
1.5x rate midweek
Please note: Overtime is optional.
Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.
About the role
Based at the Port of Grangemouth this is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter 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 responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance work on mechanical equipment in compliance with company and statutory procedures. Our equipment includes lock gates, ship to shore cranes, straddle carriers and a variety of other port plant and equipment.
Undertaking detailed job planning and recording for all engineering maintenance and repair activities.
Fault diagnosis and problem-solving to ensure that all equipment is in good working order for use as required.
Implementing best practice maintenance techniques to improve reliability efficiency.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure equipment is maintained for efficient plant operation.
Your basic 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 will be paid for this in addition to your basic salary.
You should also have a flexible approach to your working hours as regular overtime and participation in an on-call arrangement is part of this role.
What we're looking for:
You will be a time served qualified Mechanical Fitter and have previous experience of working within a heavily industrialised environment.
Sound working knowledge of mechanical equipment ideally with experience of working with diesel engines, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, auto lubrication systems or electro/hydraulic disc brakes.
You will be a confident communicator and be able to develop good working relationships with all stakeholders.
As our working environment comprises quaysides, warehouses, and other Port buildings the ability to work at height, in confined spaces and in an outdoors environment is essential.
Full UK driving licence.
What Forth Ports can offer you:
At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:
A competitive salary.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
A defined pension scheme and life assurance.
Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.
Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking.
Attractive Family Friendly Policies.
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays.
GymFlex health club memberships.
We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician and looking to start your career in building surveying and want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to work in the UK
- You are a qualified Mechanic, Fitter or Plant Engineer
- knowledge of mechanical apparatus which will ideally include experience working on diesel engines, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, auto lubrication systems or electro/hydraulic disc brakes
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- You must be comfortable working in an outdoor environment, at height and within confined spaces
- Full UK driving licence
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.
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Cycle to work
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
Powered by
