Salary: 

• £36,207 per annum + attractive OTE
• On-call allowance plus enhanced callout rate + terms

Hours:

• 7am-3pm Monday to Friday

Overtime rate:

• 2x rate on weekends (10pm Friday to 6am Monday)
• 1.5x rate midweek

Please note:  Overtime is optional.

About us

Forth Ports is an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK’s 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK.  We are a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world.

We have recently announced our commitment to become carbon neutral by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042, as well as our substantial investment in infrastructure, port services and towage to support the build out of the UK’s renewable energy sector, including offshore wind.  Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on this exciting, transformational journey.

About the role

We're seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to be a crucial member of our dynamic & experienced Engineering team at our port in Leith. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running and maintenance of our port facilities and so we are looking for an experienced individual who is keen to gain further exposure in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to work with a wide range of machinery and plant equipment across the Port, where no two days will be the same.

If you possess strong mechanical aptitude, and enjoy problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• All maintenance, repair and fault finding of a variety of machinery and plant equipment within the Port; including forklift trucks, ship to shore cranes, industrial plant, lock date infrastructure and commercial vehicles

• Developing an in depth working knowledge of plan equipment and associated drawings in order to minimise downtime when repairs take place

• Reporting any damage or misuse to Supervisory staff and liaise with operational staff to inform of timescales for repairs

What are we looking for?

• You must be a time served qualified Mechanical Fitter or equivalent role/qualifications

• Previous experience of working within an industrialised environment

• Knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulics would be advantageous

• You should be comfortable working at height / outdoors

• You must hold a full driving licence, valid in the UK

What can Forth Ports offer you?

Here at Forth Ports our people are genuinely important to us, and creating a flexible, open and friendly working culture is something we are very proud of. We can offer you:

• A competitive salary and on-call shift allowance

• Gym Flex Health Club Membership

• A generous annual leave allowance

• Free onsite car parking

• Corporate discounts for a wide range of businesses UK wide including gym memberships, restaurants, car rental and holidays