Geographical Information Systems Graduate

2 weeks ago

Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom Forth Ports Full time

We are Forth Ports; 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.

Witnessing our ports develop to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies is something we are incredibly proud of.


If recent world events have taught us anything, it is the critical importance of logistics to every aspect of our life and the port business is where it all happens.

From unitised cargoes to renewables and everything in between, we keep the UK moving. Our business is fascinating and constantly developing and we understand the importance of adding talented individuals commencing their career.


We are excited to have a new opportunity for a Graduate Information Systems (GIS) Graduate to join us as part of our 2024 early careers programme which will commence in August 2024.


About The Role


If you are looking for early responsibility and full immersion into our business then this is a role that you will love.

This will join a a relatively small, established team which means that you will work closely and collaboratively across many aspects of our business including Operations, Business Development, Finance, Health & Safety and Human Resources teams.

This role will suit someone looking for a hands-on opportunity where relationship building is key and if you are interested in a non-corporate graduate opportunity, this could be the role for you.


Key responsibilities are:

  • Assist in the maintenance of GIS database with accuracy and data integrity.
  • Update hydrographic and topographic surveys in the GIS systems.
  • Assist in the production of nautical charts and bespoke maps for various projects with high standards of cartography.
  • Publish charts to wider group in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with other team members to analyse data and provide meaningful information to support decisions.
  • Conduct research to identify publicly available spatial dataset for internal use.
  • Carryout field data collection using GNSS and other tools available.


Although you will be primarily based at the Port of Grangemouth, you will also work at our Ports in Dundee, Rosyth and Leith.


What are we looking for?


We want to build on our success and to do this we know that we must continue to invest in our future business leaders.

We are looking for someone with an innovative mind, someone who is happy to problem solve and take decisions based on sound judgement and smart thinking.

We'd love someone who is as passionate as we are about a creating a working environment that supports our values; progressive, collaborative and genuine.


What do I need?

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Geomatics, Geography or related field. (Min 2:1 achieved or anticipated)
  • Strong understanding of GIS principles and methodologies (E.g., datum and map projections).
  • Experience with Python
  • Demonstrable experience in using GIS software, with experience using QGIS is preferable
  • General knowledge of the marine environment
  • Proficiency in use of AutoCAD
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
  • Good organisational skills and manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Passionate about embarking on a career within GIS

What can Forth Ports offer me?
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

In addition we offer:

  • A structured learning and education pathway linked to your personal development
  • Competitive starting salary with regular salary reviews
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Fulltime, permanent job on offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Defined Pension Scheme and Life assurance (if in the pension scheme)
  • Supportive onsite Occupational Health service providing free physiotherapy and access to a private counselling service.
  • Regular Health Promotion activity designed around employee needs.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their family


 Employee Benefits
  • Gymflex, Cycle2Work, Employee discount platform
  • Attractive Family Friendly Policies

Required Criteria

  • Minimum 2:1 (achieved or anticipated) Bachelor's degree or higher in Geomatics, Geography or related field
  • Strong understanding of GIS principles and methodologies
  • Have right to live and work in the UK
  • Have full UK driving licence

Skills Needed

About The Company


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 investment

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