Job Description
Company: Forth Ports Ltd
Location: Port of Grangemouth
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Compensation: Salary £37,316 + shift allowance (~£3,000) + on‑call payments (~£1,200) + regular overtime opportunities
Earning Potential: £49,000‑£57,000+ (including shift allowance, on‑call payments and regular overtime)
Shift Pattern: Structured 11‑week repeating, Monday‑Friday shifts covering day, night, back and early shifts.
* 7 weeks day shift (08:00‑16:00)
* 1 week night shift (22:00‑06:00 Sun‑Thurs)
* 1 week back shift (14:00‑22:00)
* 1 week early shift (06:00‑14:00)
Additionally, you will be on‑call for 1 week in 10, running from Friday 12:00 to the following Friday 12:00. An on‑call allowance is paid as standard, with additional payment per call‑out.
About The Role
Forth Ports is one of the UK’s leading port operators, delivering critical logistics, offshore wind support and heavy industrial operations. We are seeking a time‑served Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team at the Port of Grangemouth, maintaining and repairing large‑scale operational plant and electrical distribution in a fast‑moving 24‑hour environment.
This is a varied, hands‑on heavy maintenance role suited to engineers who enjoy fault‑finding, breakdown response and working on some of the largest cranes and industrial equipment in Scotland.
You will be part of an engineering team that supports day‑to‑day port operations, planned & reactive maintenance and projects. The role requires practical problem‑solving, safety awareness and the ability to work independently to keep plant and infrastructure running.
Typical Duties Include
* Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on large mobile and fixed plant
* Carrying out planned maintenance, inspections and breakdown response
* Working safely within live operational areas
* Repairing and maintaining equipment such as STS gantry cranes, straddle carriers, terminal tractors, empty container handlers, dock gates, electrical distribution from 230 V up to 11 kV and low‑voltage DC systems
* Performing electrical installations within warehousing and office environments
* Working at height, outdoors, and occasionally within confined spaces
* Supporting major engineering projects, shutdown activities at the lock entrance and equipment installations
* Using Ultimo CMMS to record work carried out, identify recurring faults and support reliability improvements
* Co‑ordinating with mechanical and operations teams to schedule maintenance activities
* Contributing to continuous improvement to enhance performance and reduce downtime
What We’re Looking For
* Time‑served electrical apprenticeship
* Experience reading schematic drawings (preferred)
* Competent in electrical fault finding
* Comfortable working shifts and overtime
* Reliable, safety‑focused and able to work under pressure
* Experience with a CMMS/tablet system (advantageous)
* Full right to work in the UK
* Full driving licence, valid in the UK
Experience in ports, rail freight, quarries, heavy manufacturing, steelworks, power generation, bulk handling facilities or mobile plant maintenance environments is advantageous.
Candidates with transferable experience from other heavy industrial or electrical maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What Forth Ports Can Offer You
* Competitive overall earnings with strong overtime opportunities, shift allowances and on‑call payments
* Paid overtime (1.5x mid‑week and 2x weekend)
* Discretionary group bonus
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary
* Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support
* On‑site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
* Annual Christmas thank‑you gift (complimentary turkey or alternative)
* GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group and selected local gyms
* Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting
* On‑site free parking available for all employees
* Attractive family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover
* Employee discount platform providing savings on UK‑wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability status. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to provide support.
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time
Salary: Based on experience
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