Shift Technician - Mechanical
Job Title: Shift Technician - Mechanical
Location: Port of Tilbury
Compensation: Salary - £51,877 + Shift allowance - £12,970
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
As a Shift Technician, you will work as part of a team to construct, maintain and repair terminal equipment to achieve maximum availability and efficiency, while upholding the highest standards of safety and adherence to operating policies and procedures.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Construct, maintain and repair the fleet of Container Cranes, Straddle Carriers, Refrigeration and other Terminal equipment with the flexibility of working between trades and skills in accordance with the company policies including safety, environment and quality
Ensure that all work carried out is completed to an acceptable standard in accordance with safe working procedures
In addition to the duties listed above, carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager from time to time
To maintain Plant Equipment to an acceptable standard
Reporting all incidents, hazards and unsafe working conditions or behaviour you encounter to your manager. Completing any actions assigned to you from an audit action plan
Complying with all LCT health, safety and environmental protection and security policies and procedures that are relevant to your work
Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a proactive team player with a ‘can do’ attitude who can collaborate effectively to meet engineering and operational deadlines. The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to work shifts and overtime as needed, and committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
Skills and Qualifications:
Experienced in welding, turning and general fitting
ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline
Recognised engineering apprenticeship
Strong IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Full driving license
Full right to work in the UK
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:
Shift allowance - £12,970
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 Technician and looking to continue your career as 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.
Shift allowance - £12,970
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined pension scheme and life assurance
Health promotion events and other employee wellbeing initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their family
Cycle to work scheme
Attractive Family Friendly Policies
On site free parking
Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays
GymFlex health club memberships
We value our people and our reputation, and know that having a diverse and robust workforce enables us to look for answers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we will consider all applications for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
What you will need
Required criteria
- ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline
- Relevant experience working in an electrical or mechanical position
- Full right to work in UK
- Full valid UK driving licence
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
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