Do you like fault-finding and problem-solving? Are you able to prioritize tasks and to organise your own workload? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment whilst staying calm under pressure? If this sounds like you then we’d love you to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity to join our Workshop Team where you will work on a range of plant, big and small, next to our historic quayside.

About Shoreham Port

From cranes, to telehandlers, to a fleet of forklift trucks, we have them all and they are all essential to the smooth running of our Operations Team who work at speed to ensure that our customer’s cargo is discharged on time. A key part of this process is our team of Plant Fitters who work in all weathers to maintain and service our mobile plant and associated equipment whilst adhering to safe systems of work.

Main Duties, tasks and responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair a wide variety of machinery from large 360 excavator/material handling cranes to loading shovels, forklifts and light vans within agreed completion times.

Diagnose and fault-find directly from operator reports.

Provide regular updates on job progress and completion times to both the Workshop and Operations.

Use and maintain workshop tooling in accordance with specifications and conditions.

Key Skills

Knowledge of mobile plant & ability to understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.

A Qualification in Plant fitting or Mechanic will be advantageous – C&G Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle Repair/ NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Motor Vehicle Repair or equivalent.

Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team.

Flexible approach to working patterns & good verbal communication skills.

Other Key Skills

Plant Operators license.

Welding and Fabrication skills.

Full driving license.

How we value our colleagues

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum subject to relevant skills and experience

Overtime available

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Well-being benefits including access to a Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Mental Health First Aiders and Cycle to Work scheme

25% discount at Port Kitchen

Please note:

Applicants should be aware the Port operates under its impairment policy, which includes a zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol, with a random programme of testing operated throughout.

Application Method:

To apply please submit your CV including salary expectations to: jobs@shoreham-port.co.uk

Job Description

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th September 2024