We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Mechanic/Fitter to join Shoreham Port. The focus of the role is to help maintain our mobile plant and equipment to enable the smooth running of Port Operations.

Main duties, tasks and responsibilities:

• Service and repair machinery from light vans and forklifts to loading shovels and large 360 excavator/material handling cranes
• Diagnose and fault-find from operator reports
• Routine inspections of all types of plant/machinery
• As part of a team maintain a working environment where safety comes first
• Provide regular updates on job progress and completion times
• Carry out tasks in accordance with all equipment & hire policies and procedures
• Use and maintain workshop tooling in accordance with specifications and conditions

Key skills:

• Qualified plant fitter/mechanic – C&G Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle Repair/ NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Motor Vehicle Repair
• Knowledge of mobile plant & ability to understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• The ability to work unsupervised as well as in a small team
• Good verbal communication skills
• A logical approach to problem-solving
• Flexible approach to working patterns

Other Desirable Skills:

• Welding and Fabrication skills an advantage
• Plant Operators Licences an advantage (training can be provided)
• Full Driving Licence
• First aid Certificate (training can be provided)

Please Note: Applicants should be aware the Port has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol and a random programme of testing is operated throughout.

Closing Date:

The closing date is Friday 17 July 2020.

Application Method:

Please download and fill out the below application form and submit your application to recruitment@shoreham-port.co.uk

Job Description

Application Form

EAT RATES OF PAY AND FLEXIBLE HOURS

Shoreham Port Solutions offer temporary work assignments across a range of businesses at Shoreham Port.

The assignments are varied and include:

• General Operatives: Loading and unloading cargo from vessels, with the opportunity to work landside or on the vessel
• Cargo Checkers: Working in the Timber Terminal bar-coding timber packs
• General Labourers: Restacking timber packs and keeping operational areas tidy
• Forklift Truck Driving: Working quayside, unloading timber vessels

Working Pattern

• Shifts are available Monday to Sunday.
• A variety of working patterns available within operating hours: 0600 – 2200 hours.
• Shift allocation will depend at which business the assignment is based.

Skills and Experience

• No previous port or maritime experience is required.
• Experience of working with plant such as forklift trucks and cranes would be advantageous.
• Assignments will be based in a port environment and will involve working outside in all weather conditions.
• Roles are physically demanding and include heavy lifting, standing and walking for long periods of time.

Pay/Package

• Starting rate of pay:  £9.30 per hour.
• Annual Leave: 25 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rated) equivalent.
• A full Health & Safety induction will be given.
• Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied.

Please Note: Applicants should be aware that Shoreham Port Solutions operates a zero-tolerance policy for drugs & alcohol and a random programme of testing is operated throughout.

Application Method

Please email: Shorehamportsolutions@shoreham-port.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 1273 598187