Mechanical Technician

Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd seeks a skilled Mechanical Technician for its Cardiff team, responsible for mechanical maintenance of critical infrastructure. This role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, strong fault-finding skills, and a commitment to health and safety. The company offers a competitive salary, pension, private healthcare, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Contributory pension from day one

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Generous remuneration package

In-house training academy

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy plant maintenance and repair.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and breakdown response across the Cardiff site.
• Working on heavy plant equipment, cranes, lock gate infrastructure, and bridges.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Safety practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

Location:Cardiff and Barry (Based in Cardiff)

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00
• Friday: 07:30 – 15:00

We’re looking for a skilledMechanical Technicianto join our engineering team in Cardiff, replacing a long-standing team member who is retiring in September. This is a hands-on role supporting the smooth operation of the port’s critical infrastructure.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and breakdown response across the Cardiff site
• Working on heavy plant equipment, cranes, lock gate infrastructure, and bridges
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently, with accurate reporting

Please note:You must be comfortable working at height and in confined spaces, including accessing cranes and lock bridge areas.

Skills, experiences, qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in heavy plant maintenance and repair
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics systems
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces (e.g., cranes, lock bridges)
• Hands-on approach with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience in heavy industry environments such as steelworks, quarries, or manufacturing
• Ex-forces background welcomed
• Strong commitment to health and safety practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team
• Flexible to travel occasionally to Barry as required

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 – 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.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

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