Electrical Maintenance Technician

1 month ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Forth Ports Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Port of Leith

Hours: 37.5hr contract - Monday-Friday 0700-1500 (we are keen to consider alternative working patterns)

Compensation: £36,207 + OTE

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

 

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.

About The Role

As our business grows, we are continually recruiting talented professionals to join our team. We’re particularly interested in skilled Electrical Maintenance Technicians to support our Engineering team at the Port of Leith. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the daily operations of a dynamic port environment, working with a variety of machinery and plant equipment. You will develop your skills and advance your career in the port industry and thrive in a role where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities:

  • Maintenance, repair and fault finding of electrical systems within the Port; including forklift trucks, ship to shore cranes, industrial plant, lock date infrastructure and commercial vehicles

  • Installation and maintenance of LV electrical distribution systems, lighting systems and control circuits

  • Undertaking training as an Authorised Person for operating and maintaining HV distribution equipment

  • Developing an in depth working knowledge of plant equipment and associated drawings in order to minimise downtime when repairs are required

  • Escalating any equipment damage to Supervisory staff and liaise with operational staff to inform of timescales for repairs

  • Implementing best practice maintenance techniques to improve reliability efficiency

  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure equipment is maintained for efficient plant operation.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for skilled and experienced Electrical Maintenance individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, industrial environment. You will have a strong technical background with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a solid understanding of electrical systems, including AC/DC control systems, PLCs, and HV/LV. We are looking for someone who is not only technically proficient but also a confident communicator, capable of building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team is crucial.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Time served qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician and have previous experience of working within a heavily industrialised environment

  • Strong working knowledge of AC/DC control systems, PLC’s and HV/LV would also be advantageous

  • Confident communicator and be able to develop good working relationships with all stakeholders across the business

  • As our working environment comprises quaysides, warehouses and other Port buildings therefore the ability to work at height, in confined spaces and in an outdoors environment is essential

  • Full UK driving licence

  • 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:

  • A competitive salary

  • 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

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

 

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Engineering Co-ordinator 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 the ‘Apply Now’ link.

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 them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

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.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

  • Relevant electrical qualification
  • Demonstrated experience in heavy engineering environment
  • Experience of maintenance and repair of DC motor control equipment, AC motor starting equipment, 12/24 v DC control systems, automotive repairs, PLC controls, HV and LV network experience, LV cable joining
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Full right to work in the UK

Closing DateMonday 2nd December, 2024

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