Mechanical Fitter

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

27 days annual leave

Training academy

On-call overtime

Job summary

Associated British Ports seeks a Mechanical Technician to join our team. You will report to the Team Leader and maintain port-side cranes, mobile structures, and fixed infrastructure.

Fault-finding in electrical/mechanical systems and CMMS usage are essential, with a background primarily in mechanical engineering and some electrical exposure. The role operates on a 39-hour week (Mon-Thu 07:30–16:00, Fri 07:30–15:00) with an on-call rota and a minimum 4-hour call-out payment; overtime applies for

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Time served with an Engineering qualification - Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges.
• Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a call-out roster.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance works to assets such as airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and infrastructure.
• Provide support and mentorship to Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices.
• Undertake works commensurate with trade and other disciplines/contractors with proper training.
• Carry out pre-emptive and reactive works to keep assets operational per inspection/servicing regime.

Skills

Driving licence

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical

Preventive maintenance

Fault finding

Working at height

Call-out roster

Education

Engineering qualification Level 3

Tools

Siemens PLC

COMPEX

Diesel generators

Job description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 19 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.

We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join our team, you’ll report into the Team Leader and will support maintaining port side cranes, mobile structures and fixed infrastructure. Knowledge of fault finding, using a CMMS and maintaining equipment within a live environment is key. Your background should be predominantly mechanical but some exposure to industrial electrical would be highly beneficial.

The role is based on a 39-hour working week, with standard hours of Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm and Friday 7:30am-3:00pm, alongside participation in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support, where call-outs attract a minimum 4-hour payment, with additional hours paid at overtime rates.

Accountabilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets such as airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
• Carry out pre-emptive and reactive works to ensure the key assets and infrastructure across the port’s estate remain operational in response to the preventative inspection and servicing regime.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Time served with an Engineering qualification - Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges
• Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
• Confident at working at height or around water.
• Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a call-out roster.

Ideal

• Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
• Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
• Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
• Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
• Experience of COMPEX.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.

• 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
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days)
• 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
• There is overtime available through a voluntary callout system

Applications for the role close on 12th September. We are not looking for any agency assistance with this role. We operate a strict Approved Suppliers List who we would speak with exclusively if required.