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Salary:

Starting salary:                                                £34,499

After 4 months:                                               £36,964

On completion of full training:                   £39,428

Overtime:

There are plenty of opportunities to boost your earnings potential with flexible overtime.

Forth Ports Limited is the UK’s third largest Port Operator Group. We are a dynamic, multimodal Ports owner and operator, offering a vast array of port-related services to facilitate connections between the UK, Europe and beyond.

Our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042 underscores our commitment to sustainability. Moreover, our substantial investments in infrastructure, port services and towage highlight our dedication to supporting the expansion of the UK’s renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. This is a pivotal moment to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

About The Role

We are seeking to strengthen our skilled Port teams by recruiting enthusiastic and committed Port Operators. Plant driving is a major part of the role, and you will be trained to drive port plant equipment such as forklifts, shovel loaders and skid steer loaders.  We are particularly looking for candidates who have the potential to train as crane drivers so the ability to work at height is essential. 

It is important to us that you are a good team member, who is also able to work independently. You will need to think critically, analyse situations, and develop practical solutions to overcome obstacles, minimise delays, and maintain operational efficiency.

The Port environment is fast paced and busy so you must be able to demonstrate a really good understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in a heavily industrialised environment. 

You will be working on the quayside, in the hold of vessels and in our warehouses.

You will have the opportunity to work a variety of shifts including days, nights and weekends. To align with the dynamic needs of our business, overtime will be an essential part of your role when required.

What are we looking for?

Plant driving experience and a forklift truck licence
You must be available to work regular overtime
Weekend and nightshift working will be required
Although you will be based at either the Port of Rosyth, you will be required to travel to our other Scottish Ports to assist with peak shipping
Full driving licence, valid in the UK
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 interested in starting your career as a Port Operator and want to be 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.

Interested?

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an Assessment event at the Port of Rosyth on Thursday 3rd October 2024 where you can find out more about us and the exciting opportunities that our company can provide.

Required Criteria

Previous plant driving experience and a forklift truck licence
Available to work regular overtime
Weekend and nightshift working will be required
Full driving licence, valid in the UK
Right to work in the UK
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

£36,964.00 per year