Job details

Job reference: REQ000053
Date posted: 03/09/2025
Application closing date: 30/10/2025
Location: Belfast Harbour Estate
Salary: Blank
Package: Blank
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full Time
Job category/type: Civil and Marine

Skilled Operative

Our role purpose is to provide a multi-skilled general operative service; assisting in Civil and Marine Works to provide various repairs and maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a multi skilled general operative/handyperson service.
• To assist with maintenance, repairs and new work as required.
• To use power/hand tools and portable machinery provided.
• To work well within a team to given deadlines.
• To move equipment, materials and furniture including heavy lifting.
• To provide operational services for maritime events and festivals.
• To undertake driving duties as required.
• To ensure Health and Safety requirements are adhered to at all times, particularly during on-site maintenance in the docks and quays environment.
• To undertake any other duties as allocated.

Essential Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence for a manual car
• Valid CSR Certificate
• At least one year’s experience of building maintenance repair
• Experience of at least one of the following trades:
  • Joinery
  • Plumbing
  • Bricklaying
  • Welding
  • Fabricating
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• An understanding of basic risk assessments
• Capable of:
  • Climbing and working on rough terrain
  • Working on or near water
  • Working at heights

Desirable Criteria:

• First Aid Certificate
• Health and Safety Certificate
• Forklift Licence
• At least one year’s experience in a marine maintenance environment
• Knowledge and confidence of working on or near water
• Knowledge of a harbour and shipping environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Benefits platform- Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• Life assurance cover
• Generous Pension Scheme- 14% Belfast Harbour Contribution
• Free Car Parking- Electrical charging points available
• Subsidised Canteen

Please see the attached job description for more details.

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