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Electrical Maintenance Technician, Stirling
Client: Forth Ports Group
Location: Stirling, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 44575f976003
Job Views: 6
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
Job Description:
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 Electrical Maintenance Technician 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.
* Undertaking training as an Authorised Person for operating and maintaining HV distribution equipment.
* Developing an in depth working knowledge of plant equipment and associated drawings in order to minimise downtime when repairs are required.
* Escalating any equipment damage to Supervisory staff and liaising with operational staff to inform of timescales for repairs.
* 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 Electrical Maintenance Technician and have previous experience of working within a heavily industrialised environment.
* A good working knowledge of AC/DC control systems, PLC’s and HV/LV would also be advantageous.
* You will be a confident communicator and be able to develop good working relationships with all stakeholders across the business.
* The ability to work at height, in confined spaces and in an outdoor environment is essential.
* Full UK driving licence.
What Forth Ports can offer you:
* 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 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.
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