Maintenance Fitter — Cargo Handling & Heavy Plant

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

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.