Engineering Technician, Electrical

Associated British Ports; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,930 - 41,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension from day one (8%–

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

26 days annual leave

Discounts and cash back

Job summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) is seeking an experienced industrial‑biased Electrical Technician to join the engineering maintenance team at the Port of Cardiff, with some time in Barry. The role requires Level 3 apprenticeship, 18th Edition, and a strong safety mindset.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00 (Fridays finish at 15:00). Salary is £37.7k with overtime. Benefits include pension, private healthcare, and a supportive training academy at ABP.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained and qualified to Level 3.
• Hold the 18th Edition certification.
• Experience in an electrically focused role within industrial or commercial sectors.
• Full driving licence.
• High standards of health and safety.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a wide range of electrically focused equipment at the Port of Cardiff (and Barry).
• Work a day-based schedule 07:30–16:00, with a 15:00 finish on Fridays.
• Be comfortable working at height, near water and in confined spaces.
• Support the engineering maintenance team with preventative and reactive tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

Electrical apprenticeship (Level 3)

18th Edition Certification

Job description

About ABP

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 our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is both a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. Our Cardiff and Barry sites support 2,600 nationally and contribute around £180 m to the economy annually, playing an important cog in the Future Ports: Wales Vision plan which we’re starting to implement, so we can improve transport links, provide decarbonising energy resources and encourage port‑based manufacturing. Handling over £1 bn of UK Trade annually it offers excellent road and rail links to service Britain's key industrial and commercial regions. The port currently handles high volumes of construction materials including timber, steel & other metals, liquid bulks and bulk energy products.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package.
• Get support for training, personal development and further education.
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.

Due to a retirement we’re looking to recruit an experienced industrial‑biased Electrical Technician to join the engineering maintenance team to assist with maintaining a wide range of electrically focused equipment primarily at the Port Of Cardiff, but with some time spent in Barry. The role offers a great development opportunity for someone with electrical experience to learn from our experienced team. You should have prior installation or maintenance experience in the commercial or industrial sectors, and should have an awareness of 3‑Phase. You'll need to be comfortable working at height, working near water and in confined spaces.

Key Requirements

• Experience in an electrically focused role within the industrial or commercial sectors.
• Apprentice served and qualified to Level 3.
• Hold the 18th Edition certification.
• Full driving licence.
• High standards of health & safety.
• Ability to work in a team.

This is a day‑based role working Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00, with a 15:00 finish on Fridays with a salary of £37.7 k with overtime available. Our benefits package also includes contributory pension from day one (starting at 8 % with 2 % company match up to 18 %), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service – plus the option to purchase additional days), a wide range of discounts and cash back with high‑street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with a very training‑strong academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Want to see what it’s like to work for the UK’s largest port operator? Our virtual work experience programme gives you an inside look at trade, sustainability, safety, and careers in one of the UK’s most vital industries: https://www.talentxp.co.uk/track/e2e029cd

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertakes random screening for substance abuse and operates a zero‑tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

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