Maintenance Operative Apprentice

**Job Title**:Maintenance Operative Apprentice

**Location**:Port of Grangemouth

**Compensation**:£16,340

**Start Date**:July/August

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.

We are proud to have hired Apprentices into our business for over 4 decades, and they remain an integral part of our talent pipeline. We are once again excited to be adding a number of Modern Apprentices to our workforce in 2025. Whether you are looking to begin your career, are considering a career change or a return to the world of work, we would love to hear from you.

At Forth Ports, we’re offering motivated individuals the chance to kick-start their careers with our**Maintenance Operative apprenticeship. Over 4 years, you will perform routine repairs, compliance checks, and maintenance across port assets and properties, using a range of trade skills while ensuring safety, supporting port operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders and work towards a Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance SCQF level 7 qualification—all while earning as you learn.

**About The Role**

**What you will learn**:
This hands-on role involves routine maintenance, minor repairs, and compliance checks using skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and more. You’ll work with various tools and materials, ensuring all tasks meet health and safety standards while helping to maintain smooth port operations.

You’ll interact with specialist contractors, building occupiers, customers, and tenants, assisting in locating repairs and updating records using our maintenance management systems. While much of the work is indoors, you’ll also be required to perform outdoor maintenance and support port operations, including securing cargo, stevedoring duties, and crane signalling.

Guided by a supervisor or manager, you’ll be assigned tasks based on your skills and experience. If a job falls outside your expertise, you’ll be responsible for reporting it so it can be reassigned accordingly. This is a varied role requiring adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to maintenance in a busy port environment.

**What can we offer you?**
- Full support and training throughout the apprenticeship programme, both on the job training and classroom learning
- A great opportunity to build a long-term career at the port
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A defined contribution 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
- Supportive and collaborative work culture

**What are we looking for?**
- You will have a head start if you have already completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in a related field
- A minimum of three National 5 qualifications including Nat 5 Maths, Nat 5 English and Nat 5 in Technical Subject
- Individuals who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the work that we do at the port, and are looking to build valuable skills for your future career
- Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach
- Good IT skills
- Proactive attitude towards learning and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship
- Ability to work at height, in confined spaces, and outdoor environments
- Full UK working rights
- UK driving licence preferred

**What is the Application Process?**
- Interview: You meet the team and get a great feel for why Forth Ports is for you

**Required Criteria**
- A minimum of three National 5 qualifications including Nat 5 Maths, Nat 5 English and Nat 5 in Technical Subject
- Will be aged 16 or above for July/August start date
- Full UK working rights

**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 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