Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician –
Forth Ports Limited

Port of Leith, Forth Ports Ltd, 100 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 0700 to 1500 (alternative working patterns welcomed)

£37,040 + OTE

Weekends (10pm Friday – 6am Monday): 2× regular rate. Midweek weekends: 1.5×

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we lead the delivery of innovative port‑related services and are committed to sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042. Join us on a transformative journey toward a greener future.

In this role you will service, repair, and maintain all plant equipment and electrical systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. You will minimise equipment downtime, support operational teams, and maintain compliance with health, safety, and company standards.

• Maintenance, repair and fault finding of electrical systems within the port, including forklift trucks, ship to shore cranes, industrial plant, lock‑gear infrastructure and commercial vehicles.
• Installation and maintenance of LV electrical distribution systems, lighting systems and control circuits across industrial and commercial areas of the port.
• Undertake training to become an Authorised Person for operating and maintaining HV distribution equipment.
• Develop an in‑depth working knowledge of plant equipment and associated drawings to minimise downtime during repairs.
• Escalate any equipment damage to supervisory staff and liaise with operational staff to inform of timescales for repairs.
• Implement best‑practice maintenance techniques to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure equipment is maintained for efficient plant operation.

• Served a formal recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Previous experience within an industrialised environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC control systems, PLCs and LV distribution is ideal.
• Experience working on mobile plant desirable but not essential.
• Strong initiative in managing tasks independently and driving work forward.
• Confident communicator and able to develop good working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to work at height, in confined spaces and outdoors (essential).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.

• Competitive salary.
• Paid overtime.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Defined pension scheme and life assurance.
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family.
• Cycle to work scheme and on‑site free parking.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Discount platform for UK‑wide restaurants, car rentals and holidays.
• Gym Flex health club membership.

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your CV and a cover letter via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

We value diversity and inclusivity, and are an equal‑opportunity employer. All applications are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Friday 16th January 2026