Shift Technician - Mechanical

Engineering

Salary - £51,877 + Shift allowance - £12,970

Closing Date: 12th May 2025

Permanent


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

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 this 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

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