Electrical Supervisor

Forth Ports Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Forth Ports Limited is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead the Electrical Engineering Department at their Port of Leith location. This dynamic role involves overseeing maintenance tasks and ensuring compliance with safety standards, all while promoting a safety-first culture within a fast-paced environment. The position encourages career development and offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Defined pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience, ideally within a unionised environment.
• Familiar with IEE regulations and dock safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and co-ordinate all electrical maintenance activities.
• Respond to electrical emergencies and breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Qualified electrician

Job description

Job Description

Location: Forth Ports Ltd, 100 Ocean Drive

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor

Location: Port of Leith

Hours: Monday-Friday 0700-1500 (we are keen to consider alternative working patterns)

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and organised Electrical Engineering Supervisor to lead the Electrical Engineering Department in maintaining and repairing port plant, equipment, and infrastructure. This role ensures all work is carried out efficiently, safely, and in compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures, supporting the smooth running of port operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and co-ordinate all electrical maintenance activities to ensure timely and safe completion of work
• Maintain effective communication with other departments and contractors to minimise operational disruption
• Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and breakdowns during normal hours and on-call periods
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, safe systems of work, and permit procedures
• Manage and allocate daily work tasks via Ultimo and oversee work completion and quality
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, attendance, and equipment certification
• Support the training, induction, and performance management of departmental staff
• Supervise confined space work and isolation of HV/LV systems safely and in line with company protocols
• Monitor contractor work and overtime rotas, ensuring minimal impact on port operations
• Promote and uphold a positive health and safety culture through regular inspections, briefings, and reporting
  
  

What We're Looking For

You will be a proactive, technically competent leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires participation in an on-call rota and occasional out-of-hours or weekend work to support port operations. You’ll need to lead by example, promoting safety and teamwork across the department.

Key Skills And Experience

• Qualified electrician with relevant industrial experience
• Strong knowledge of port operational plant and electrical systems
• Proven supervisory experience, ideally within a unionised or multi-union environment
• Familiarity with risk assessments, IEE regulations, permit-to-work systems, and dock safety procedures
• Competent in using maintenance and reporting systems such as Ultimo and SHE Assure
  
  

What Forth Ports Can Offer You

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A defined pension scheme and life assurance
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking
• Attractive Family Friendly Policies
• Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
• GymFlex health club memberships
  
  

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How To Apply

If you are an ambitious Electrical Engineer with supervisory experience and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• Qualified electrician with relevant industrial experience
• Strong knowledge of port operational plant and electrical systems
• Proven supervisory experience, ideally within a unionised or multi-union environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
  
  

Closing DateFriday 20th June, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience