Electrical Technician

linkup; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ports operator in Southampton is looking for a Shift Technician. The role involves conducting pre-work checks, preparing for cruise operations, and performing reactive maintenance across port assets. Applicants should have a mix of electrical and mechanical experience, possess a valid UK driving licence, and ideally hold an NVQ Level 3. Competitive salary and benefits including pension and healthcare are offered, alongside a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and cashback offers

In-house training academy

Qualifications

• Mixed electrical and mechanical role.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• 17th or 18th Edition certification not essential but preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly pre‑work checks of assets.
• Prepare berths for cruise operations.
• Perform terminal walkthroughs to check facilities.
• Assist maintenance teams as needed.
• Conduct reactive maintenance across port assets.
• Manage arrival and departure operations for cruise ships.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

UK driving licence

Ability to work at heights

Education

NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

Job description

Company Overview

We’re the UK’s largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy each year. Our business is transforming and embracing the future. We offer a wide range of roles across the UK, rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Position

Electrical Technician – Ocean Village, UK

Job Overview

Due to an increase in our expanding cruise function, we are thrilled to announce a role for a Shift Technician. If you have a passion for technical challenges and a drive to support cutting‑edge operations, we want to hear from you!

Day‑to‑Day Duties

• Weekly pre‑work checks of cruise and operational assets.
• Berth prep for the cruise operations, including fender, passenger boarding bridge & gangway positioning, and pre‑user checks.
• Terminal walkthroughs checking the facilities.
• Assisting the day maintenance team / other departments as business requirements allow and are required.
• Reactive maintenance port wide on assets which contribute to the smooth running of Southampton Port.
• Arrival / departure operations of cruise ships calling to Southampton entailing the installation of passenger boarding bridges, crew gangways, water supply.
• Throughout the call the shift team liaises with the terminal liaison officer on a reactive basis to attend breakdowns / failures.

Skills and Experience

• Mixed electrical and mechanical role, with a preference for electrical experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to work at heights.
• NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
• 17th or 18th Edition certification not necessary but desirable.

Shift Pattern

Our shift pattern follows a 21‑day rotation cycle, which includes early or late start and finishing times, as well as weekend work. The early shift starts at 4:30 AM and ends at 1:30 PM. The late shift begins at 1:15 PM and concludes at 10:15 PM.

Compensation & Benefits

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, a wide range of discounts and cashback with high‑street and online retailers, and an inclusive work environment with an in‑house training academy that offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.