Port Maintenance Technician (Shift) – Training & Benefits

Associated British Ports; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension from day one

Private healthcare

Employee assistance program

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Associated British Ports in Southampton seeks a Maintenance Engineer to carry out routine inspections and maintenance of operational and cruise assets, ensuring facilities remain safe and ready to support customers and vessel operations.

You will work on a 21-day rotating shift pattern (Early and Late shifts) with weekends, and benefits include pension from day one, private healthcare and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, plant, industrial or operational environments.
• 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.

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 experience

Facilities operations

Electrical awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Associated British Ports in Southampton seeks a Maintenance Engineer to carry out routine inspections and maintenance of operational and cruise assets, ensuring facilities remain safe and ready to support customers and vessel operations.

You will work on a 21-day rotating shift pattern (Early and Late shifts) with weekends, and benefits include pension from day one, private healthcare and training opportunities.