Electrical Technician: Port Infrastructure & On-Call

Associated British Ports; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts & cashback

In-house training academy

Job summary

Associated British Ports in Southampton is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our team, keeping vital port infrastructure running safely and efficiently. This hands-on role covers planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems, cranes, lighting, buildings and street lighting, in a fast-paced port environment.

You’ll work a 39-hour week with early shifts and participate in an on-call rota with paid call-outs and overtime. A strong safety culture and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified to 18th Edition IEE Regulations is essential.
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or working towards.
• 2391/2394/2395 testing & inspection qualification or progress toward.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive maintenance to support smooth port operations.
• Maintain assets including fire alarm, emergency lighting, cranes, buildings, lighting.
• Diagnose faults and repair using electrical schematics.
• Maintain motors, drives, PLCs and control systems.
• Provide breakdown cover and on-call support, with paid call-outs.
• Work at height and near water as part of the role.

Skills

18th Edition IEE Regulations

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical

2391/2394/2395 testing & inspection

Fire alarm & emergency lighting

Full UK driving licence

On-call readiness

Working at height around water

Team player

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or working towards)

2391/2394/2395 testing & inspection (or working towards)

Job description

Associated British Ports in Southampton is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our team, keeping vital port infrastructure running safely and efficiently. This hands-on role covers planned and reactive maintenance across electrical systems, cranes, lighting, buildings and street lighting, in a fast-paced port environment.

You’ll work a 39-hour week with early shifts and participate in an on-call rota with paid call-outs and overtime. A strong safety culture and teamwork are essential.