Location: Port of Tilbury London Ltd, Leslie Ford House
Job Title: Shift Technician - Mechanical
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.
* Carry out other ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager from time to time.
* Maintain Plant Equipment to an acceptable standard.
* Report all incidents, hazards and unsafe working conditions or behaviour you encounter to your manager. Complete any actions assigned to you from an audit action plan.
* Comply 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.
Closing Date
Monday 10th March, 2025
Contract Type
Full-time
Salary
£64,847.00 Yearly
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