Maintenance Operative
Job Reference: FJ-ypjtp
Utilities Ramsgate, Kent £12.71 – £13.71 per hour Temporary
Location: Port and Royal Harbour, Ramsgate
£12.71 per hour, increasing after 12 weeks
Hours: Full-Time | Monday – Friday ~ 37 hours/week
Contract: Temporary ongoing
Start: ASAP
Help Maintain One of Kent’s Most Iconic Coastal Sites
Love working outdoors? Handy with tools? Want to be part of a close-knit team maintaining real infrastructure on the UK’s stunning southeast coast?
We’re looking for a Maintenance Operative to join the Port and Harbour team in Ramsgate, supporting the upkeep and repair of essential maritime infrastructure.
This is not a desk job – you’ll be on the water, on the quay, and in the workshop, helping maintain and repair everything from pontoons to navigation aids.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintaining pontoons, fenders, ladders, handrails, walkways, fencing, and other harbour assets
- Workshop fabrication using wood, metal, fibreglass and basic plumbing
- Supporting buoy and navigation aid maintenance
- Assisting with electrical installations alongside engineers
- Using tools, plant, and forklifts (up to 5 tonnes) for maintenance tasks
- Reporting faults and keeping accurate maintenance records
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Must-Haves:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong hands‑on skills in carpentry, maintenance, construction, or fabrication
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, flexible, and team‑oriented
Desirable:
- Welding, cutting, or grinding skills
- Forklift Licence (B1 – up to 5 tonnes) – desirable
- Familiar with slinging/banksman, MEWP, P ASMA or scaffold systems
- Manual handling and abrasive wheels training
- Powerboat Level 2 or Basic Sea Survival certification
- Electrical/plumbing experience
Why This Role?
Work on the front line of maritime maintenance.
Every day brings new tasks – hands‑on, practical, and rewarding.
Be part of a team maintaining a working harbour with historical importance.
Grow your skills in marine infrastructure, fabrication, and plant operation.
Job variety, outdoor work, and meaningful impact.
Work Environment
This is a physically active, outdoor role. Expect to work in all weather – including cold, wet, or windy conditions. You’ll operate across docks, pontoons, and marine areas.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re a practical person with the right skills and a passion for working outdoors, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining one of the south coast’s key port locations.
Apply now and help keep Ramsgate’s Port and Harbour in top condition.
Contact us
- Email: info@hrgo.co.uk
- Call: 01233 722 401
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