Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Port of Leith

Compensation: Anticipated earnings £40,000+

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

Hours: Monday-Friday XXX-XXX-XXXX (we are keen to consider alternative working patterns)

In addition, you will be on-call 1 week in 4, with additional payment per call-out.

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

In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining all plant equipment and electrical systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The position plays a key part in minimising equipment downtime, supporting operational teams, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and company standards.

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 in both industrial and commercial areas of the port
• 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 are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Electrician with a strong industrial background who takes pride in delivering high-quality work while helping to develop and support a growing team of electricians and apprentices.

This role is ideal for someone who not only has strong technical ability, but also enjoys sharing their knowledge, setting standards, and leading by example on-site. You will play a key role in maintaining high levels of workmanship, safety, and professionalism across the team.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a heavy industrial environment, have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to minimising downtime. Just as importantly, you will be confident supporting and guiding less experienced team members, helping them improve and work to a high standard.

As the role supports operational continuity, flexibility is essential. You should be willing to work overtime when required and participate in an on-call rota to respond to urgent needs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Served a formal recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Previous experience working in a mentorship role is advantageous.
• Previous experience of working within an industrialised environment is advantageous but not essential
• Ideally will have a working knowledge of AC/DC control systems, PLC’s and LV distribution
• Experience of working on mobile plant would be desirable but not essential
• Shows strong initiative in managing tasks independently and driving work forward
• 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
• Fair and rewarding call-out structure
• Paid overtime (1.5x midweek 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 to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential 24/7 telephone support for you and your family
• On-site Occupational Health Team with access to professional support and referrals to services such as counselling, physiotherapy and free flu jabs
• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees
• 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

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 feel you meet the above criteria we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘’ link.

Required Criteria

• Served a formal recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Ability to work at height, in confined spaces and in an outdoors environment is essential
• Full UK driving licence

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience working in a mentorship role is advantageous
• Previous experience of working within an industrialised environment is advantageous but not essential
• Ideally will have a working knowledge of AC/DC control systems, PLC’s and LV distribution

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.

Company Benefits

We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme

Salary

Not disclosed