Maintenance Fitter - KGH

About CLdN

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links. 

CLdN Ports wish to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to work within our busy Line Equipment Workshop and expanding Ro-Ro Terminal. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and have a flexible, professional and pro-active approach to work.

Your role

• You will be required to carry out repair work to a wide range of ancillary shipping equipment, which will include road trailers and other such shipping line equipment mafi’s, skellies etc.

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical work to road going trailers, this may include braking and suspension systems, to lighting and ABS faults, which must be carried out to a safe and legal standard.

• You will follow scheduled maintenance and inspection plans to within the guidelines of the individual shipping equipment.

• You will be required to carry out detailed inspections and repairs to company standards.

• The role will include welding and fabrication work so a good understanding of MIG welding is required.

Your profile

• It is important that you have a good work ethic with good organisational skills.

• Ideally you will be a time served apprentice or equivalent and be able to carry out mechanical and electrical work, diagnostics and repairs.

• You must have a formal welding and fabrication qualification or be able to prove your welding ability.

• You will have previous experience in a similar role with knowledge of lighting, braking and suspension systems.

• It is essential you have a pro-active approach towards problem solving, workload and time management with good knowledge of Health and Safety.

• You will have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as basic computing skills.

• Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies.

• You must be able to work within a team.

• A flexible approach to work is necessary as you will be expected to cover when required.

• Must be willing to undertake any duties that may arise to contribute to the day-to-day running of the line equipment workshop.

Our offer

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• Life Assurance Cover

• Healthcare scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Training / upskilling opportunities (role dependant)

Contact: Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply?  Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to hr.kgh@cldn.com with reference Maintenance Fitter.