Mechanical & Electrical Fitter (Permanent) Ref: MEF08/26
Working as part of the Engineering team. Responsible for carrying out maintenance of plant and machinery to ensure delivery of safe and efficient Port operations.
Essential Criteria:
- Served a recognised mechanical or electrical apprenticeship to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- A time served mechanical or electrical fitter with at least 3 years’ experience.
- Minimum 12 months experience of electrical maintenance on vehicles/machinery.
- Ability to prioritise own workload to ensure that repairs are completed within target times.
- Full current driving licence or, in the case of disabled applicants, access to a form of transport to enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post in full.
- Proficient IT skills to include experience using MS Office including email systems.
- Strong fault-finding and problem solving skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of maintenance and repair of mobile harbour cranes, skid steers or wheel loaders.
- Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic systems, ideally gained through hands-on work or similar marine environments.
- Experience using asset management or maintenance software systems.
- Skilled across electrical, mechanical & hydraulic systems in heavy machinery.
Compensation Package
- Competitive salary.
- 33 days paid holiday including bank and public increasing to 38 with service.
- Generous contributory pension scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly benefits.
- Death in service benefit.
- On-site free car parking.
- Employee Well Being Initiatives including:
o Westfield Health Cash Plan
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Benefits Platform - access to retail discounts.
o Cycle to Work Scheme.
o Subsidised Sports Membership Scheme
o Annual Flu Clinic.
o Health Surveillance.
o Mental Health & Well-being Champions.
Full details, including an application form, are available from by email from [email protected].
CV’s will be accepted.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 31st August 2026 at 5pm.
Foyle Port strives to create a culture of inclusivity where everyone belongs and can flourish at work. We are committed to the provision of Equality of Opportunity and the merit principle.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- electrical maintenance on vehicles/machinery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- full driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
