Engineering Technician (Electrical)

Associated British Ports; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension from day one

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts & cash back

In-house training academy

Job summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain port plant and equipment at Ipswich. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs while upholding high safety and compliance standards.

The role requires industrial experience with heavy plant, cranes or conveyors, a recognised electrical qualification, and a full UK driving licence. Travel to other East Anglia sites may be needed; shifts rotate as described.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, ONC, HNC or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Time-served experience as Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in industrial engineering with heavy plant/equipment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessments.
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on port plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to minimise downtime.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with procedures and legislation.
• Support operational teams by maintaining availability and reliability of assets.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Provide guidance to apprentices and semi-skilled colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report progress.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Electrical maintenance

IT literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Electrical qualification (City & Guilds/ONC/HNC)

Job description

Job description

Electrical Technician

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Join the UK's Leading Port Operator

Associated British Ports (ABP) is the UK's largest ports operator, handling around a quarter of the nation's seaborne trade. We are looking for a skilled Electrical Technician to join our Engineering team at the Port of Ipswich, helping to maintain the critical infrastructure and equipment that keeps our operations moving safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional who enjoys working on heavy industrial plant and equipment, solving problems, and contributing to the success of a busy operational environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding, repair and servicing of port plant and equipment. You'll play a vital role in ensuring operational reliability whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and performance.

The role is primarily based in Ipswich, although occasional travel to other East Anglia locations may be required. Shifts are as follows: Week 1 – Monday to Thursday: 0600 – 1400, Friday 0600 – 1300. Week 2 – Monday to Thursday: 1400 – 2200, Friday 1300 – 2000.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on port plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to minimise operational downtime.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company procedures, legislation and safe systems of work.
• Support operational teams by maintaining the availability and reliability of engineering assets.
• Contribute to risk assessments, safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to apprentices and semi-skilled engineering colleagues where required.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and communicate progress effectively with supervisors and stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised electrical engineering qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, HNC or equivalent.
• Time-served experience as an Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineer.
• Experience working in an industrial engineering environment with heavy plant, cranes, conveyor systems or similar equipment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and hazard awareness.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• BS7671 Electrical Qualification.
• Experience operating plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of port operations or maritime environments.
• Experience working to tight operational deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and unplanned breakdowns.

Why Join ABP?

At ABP, you'll be part of a business that plays a vital role in keeping Britain's trade moving. We offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engineering assets, develop your technical skills, and build a rewarding long-term career within a safety-focused and supportive environment.

If you're an experienced Electrical Technician looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in the success of the Port of Ipswich, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.