Maintenance Technician

Hutchison Ports (UK); Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance 14× annual salary

Annual profit share bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Hub

Volunteering days

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Hutchison Ports UK at Felixstowe is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and upgrade mechanical and electrical systems across port infrastructure. You will work across the engineering department on routine operations and new projects.

The role requires an ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, problem solving in fast-paced environments, and a Full DVLA UK Driving Licence. The port offers a strong benefits package and clear development pathways.

Qualifications

• ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to diagnose complex faults with sometimes limited data/history.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a team.
• Full DVLA UK Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical/mechanical installations on the port‟s plant/equipment are repaired and maintained safely and with minimal disruption.
• Prioritise safety and meet business requirements while ensuring installations are managed safely for all.
• Provide regular progress reports on maintenance, installation and commissioning work to Supervisors and management.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

DVLA licence

Education

ONC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Join the team that keeps Britain moving

Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep-water container port and a major gateway for global trade.

Our Benefits – Rewarding the people who keep our port moving

We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long-term development:

Financial & Security

• Competitive pension: 8% employer contribution (min 4% employee)
• Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)
• Annual profit share bonus and performance-related bonus

Health & Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support,
• financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
• On-site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support

Time,Flexibility & Community

• Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family-friendly policies
• Volunteering days supporting our local community
• Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands

Growth & Development

• Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities
• across our port network

Role Overview

The role holder will be responsible for undertaking maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to maintain mechanical and electrical systems across the Port of Felixstowe’s infrastructure.

This role involves working collaboratively across the engineering department to support both routine operations and new projects.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure electrical / mechanical installations on the Ports plant/ equipment are repaired and maintained in a safe, cost-effective manner with minimal operational disruption.
• Prioritising safety and work to meet all the business requirements at the Port of Felixstowe, whilst ensuring the maintenance and installations are managed safely for yourself and others
• Regular progress reports on all maintenance, installation and commissioning work, updating the status of all on-going repair work to Supervisors and management staff.

What you need

• ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering along with demonstration of a proven practical capability in mechanical electrical engineering covering the technology of site equipment.
• Ability to diagnose complex faults with sometimes limited data/ history.
• Able to work within a fast-paced environment both individually and as part of a team.
• Full DVLA UK Driver’s License.

Shifts & Pay

• Basic salary: £39,709 - £66,109 per annum depending on skill, experience and shift pay.
• Hours: 42 hours per week

Inclusion & Community

We’re proud to be a Women in Maritime Chartered employer and support diversity through active colleague networks in Gender, Cultural, LGBTQIA+ and Wellbeing. We also welcome discussions around flexible working, where operationally suitable.

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired. Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.