Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Associated British Ports; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension from day one

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Associated British Ports is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Southampton to maintain and prepare port and cruise assets, ensuring safety and readiness for operations. The role involves routine inspections, fault response, and supporting vessel movements within a busy port environment.

You will join a team dedicated to safe operations, with a 21‑day rotating shift pattern and a focus on asset reliability. A valid UK driving license and willingness to work outdoors are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, engineering, or facilities roles.
• Willing to work outdoors in a busy operational setting.
• Hold a valid UK driving license.
• Electrical qualifications (17th/18th Edition) beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of operational and cruise assets.
• Support berth preparation activities, including positioning passenger boarding bridges, gangways and associated equipment.
• Conduct pre-use checks and ensure assets are safe and ready for operation.
• Provide reactive maintenance and fault response across the port.
• Assist with vessel arrival and departure operations.
• Support wider maintenance and operational teams as required.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient running of Southampton Port.

Skills

Maintenance

Engineering

Facilities management

Plant operations

Operational environments

Education

Electrical qualifications (17th/18th Edition)

Job description

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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.

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

Working as part of the shift team, you'll help maintain and prepare a variety of port and cruise-related assets, ensuring facilities remain safe, operational and ready to support customers and vessel operations.

No two days are the same. One day you could be carrying out planned maintenance checks, and the next supporting the arrival of some of the world's largest cruise ships.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of operational and cruise assets.
• Support berth preparation activities, including positioning passenger boarding bridges, gangways and associated equipment.
• Conduct pre-use checks and ensure assets are safe and ready for operation.
• Provide reactive maintenance and fault response across the port.
• Assist with vessel arrival and departure operations.
• Support wider maintenance and operational teams as required.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient running of Southampton Port.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, plant, industrial or operational environments.
• A willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in a busy operational setting.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• The ability to work at height.
• Electrical qualifications such as 17th or 18th Edition are beneficial but not essential.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a 21-day rotating shift pattern, including weekends.

• Early Shift: 04:30 - 13:30
• Late Shift: 13:15 - 22:15

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.

Additional Information:

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 undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate 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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