Port Maintenance Operative

Port Maintenance Operative

Location: Port of Ramsgate and Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, Kent
Salary: Starting Salary £28,218 per annum, with opportunity for progression to £30,792
Hours: 37 hours per week, Permanent, Full Time

Department Overview

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Maintenance Team and contribute to the upkeep and on-going improvements at the Port of Ramsgate and Royal Harbour.

Ramsgate Royal Harbour is steeped in history and provides a unique place to work with a range of facilities and operational activities. The role offers the right individual an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, whilst developing a breadth of knowledge and experience.

The job offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension benefits.

Main Duties

• The general maintenance and repairs of all timber and steel fabricated pontoons, fenders, pile guides etc. within the harbour areas.
• Fabrication of infrastructure using materials such as wood, metal fabrication, fiberglass and installation of plumbing, etc.
• Carrying out inspections to inform fault reporting.
• Provide and maintain work sheets and records for workshop machinery.
• Undertake general maintenance as instructed by Maintenance Foreman where considered competent.

Essential Requirements

• The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in fabric maintenance and hands-on practical skills in a marine or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, operation of applicable machinery e.g. forklifts and 'Cherry Picker'.
• General experience in a marine setting would be advantageous.

Qualifications

NVQ or similar in an applicable discipline would be advantageous.

Driving Licence

This post requires you to have a full driving license.

Other Considerations

The post holder will spend much of the working day outside on the port/harbour or in a construction site environment. This can involve working in very harsh conditions over the winter months in a marine environment.

Thanet is a great place to live and work

Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK's only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.

All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.

Our Staff Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flexible annual leave and working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Reduced cost leisure membership, including Theatre tickets and sporting activities.
• An extensive Employee Wellbeing package.