Maintenance Fitter

Guysinred; Blyth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cargo handling port in the UK seeks an experienced Maintenance Fitter to service and repair various cargo handling equipment. Candidates will assist with loading/unloading cargos and must be flexible with shifts, including weekends. A full driving licence is essential. This role offers a competitive salary of £35K per annum, private medical scheme, generous pension, and 25 days holiday plus statutory days. Join a valued team at one of the UK's largest Trust Ports, where health and wellbeing initiatives are prioritized.

Benefits

Private medical scheme

Generous Pension

25 days holiday + statutory days

Annual Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with cargo handling equipment is advantageous.
• Full driving licence is essential due to multiple sites.
• A flexible can-do attitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair cargo handling plant, including forklifts (FLT), cranes and other heavy plant.
• Assist with loading and unloading cargos as required.
• Learn all aspects of Stevedoring, including operating plant and equipment where required.

Skills

Experience with cargo handling equipment (FLT, cranes, heavy plant)

Willingness to learn all aspects of Stevedoring

Flexibility for variable shifts and weekends

Job description

Overview

The Role

We are looking to employ an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our maintenance team at the Port of Blyth. We have an array of cargo handling plant that includes FLT, Cranes & Heavy Plant that require regular servicing and repair. Previous experience of working with these types of equipment would be an advantage. Due to the nature of our business, you will need to be flexible with a can-do attitude. You will also be required to assist with the loading/unloading of cargos. Therefore, the successful candidates will be required to learn all aspects of Stevedoring including operating plant & equipment where required. This is predominantly a day shift position; however, you will be required to work shifts and weekends when necessary. Overtime will also be required to cover the needs of the business. Our business is located across four sites, so a full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair cargo handling plant, including forklifts (FLT), cranes and other heavy plant.
• Assist with loading and unloading cargos as required.
• Learn all aspects of Stevedoring, including operating plant and equipment where required.
• Be flexible with shifts, including weekends, and participate in overtime as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience with cargo handling equipment (FLT, cranes, heavy plant) is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of Stevedoring and operate plant/equipment where required.
• Day shift preferred, with ability to work variable shifts and weekends as needed.
• Full driving licence is essential due to multiple sites.

Benefits

• A basic salary of £35K per annum for 37.5 hours per week
• Private medical scheme
• Generous Pension
• 25 days holiday + statutory days
• Annual Bonus scheme

Why work at Port of Blyth?

The Port of Blyth values its employees as its most important assets and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a generous bonus program, free private medical coverage, and regular staff events to create a supportive environment for employees to excel in.

The Port has taken proactive measures to promote health and wellbeing in the workplace, including transitioning to the NECA Shine employer accreditation scheme. This includes health and wellbeing campaigns and initiatives tailored to the workforce, such as NHS free health checks, free coffee van visits and free ice cream van visits, which have been well received and supported strong engagement and wellbeing across the workforce.

The Port’s dedication to health and wellness was recognised at the Maritime UK Awards 2024 with Employer of the Year and again in 2025 at the North East Business Awards as Joint Winner of the Best Place to Work for Northumberland & Tyneside.

About Port Of Blyth

Port of Blyth is the port operating division of Blyth Harbour Commission, an independent statutory trust established in 1882. It is one of the largest Trust Ports in the UK handling cargo across four terminals based around the River Blyth. Together with major logistics and training divisions, the Port group has a growing turnover exceeding £31 million, driven by growth across a variety of sectors including offshore energy. The Port is now recognised as a major strategic east coast base supporting the sector. Other trade handled includes containers, dry bulks (coal, aggregates, cement etc.) and marine fuels.