Shift Technician - Electrical

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
• Taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others
• Working safely and complying with all safe work practices
• 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
• IT skills: outlook, excel, word and power point
• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team
  
  Experienced in AC drives and Close Looped Control Systems
• Knowledge of PLC equipment
• ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Understands the importance of working safely.
• Flexibility with the ability to work shifts and to work overtime.
• 'Can do' approach with the ability to work as a team to meet engineering and operational needs/deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Full driving license
• Attention to detail, ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or have gained relevant experience
• Full right to work in UK
• Full valid UK driving licence
  
  Join us at Forth Ports, an esteemed Port Authority that has risen to become the UK's third-largest Port Operator Group. We're not just a port operator; we're a dynamic, multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a vast array of port-related services to facilitate connections between the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042 underscores our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, our substantial investments in infrastructure, port services, and towage highlight our dedication to supporting the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future., Forth Ports Group "As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting - delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions. 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., "As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting - delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions.

Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and supportive working culture is something we are very proud of. In addition we offer:
• Shift allowance (£12,103)
• 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 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