Mechanical Technician King's Lynn, England
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.
Associated British Ports (ABP) is both a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. Our Kings Lynn port handles around 400k tonnes of Cargo each year, and combined with our two other ports in East Anglia contributes £360m to the UK economy. The port is specialised in handling bulk product and aggregates providing an easy access point for the forest products, agribulk, manufacturing and recyclables sectors.
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
We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to be based out of Kings Lynn to join a small team and provide preventative and reactive maintenance for the port. Ideally we're looking for someone from a similar industry background with hydraulic experience who is comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces (at times over water). You'll be responsible primarily for mechanical maintenance on plant machinery, cranes, machinery and equipment such as lock gates and sluices. Ideally you'll have knowledge of electrical maintenance and someone who's completed a multi-skilled apprenticeship would be ideal.
You should have an excellent attitude when it comes to working safely and be used to dealing with permit systems, some experience of a CMMS is required - we use Mainsaver but are flexible on your experience. You'll need to hold a full car driving licence to get around the port in the pool car and should be comfortable working in a small team.
Key Requirements:
- Apprentice Trained background with experience of mechanical maintenance in a heavy background.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to work in a small team and to meet deadlines
- Customer focused
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and over water
- Experience of operating port machinery including mobile and quayside cranes (Ideal)
- Multi-skilled background with LV experience (Ideal)
This is a predominantly days role, M-F working 0800 - 1630 as standard but you will be required to participate in a stand by roster which may require to you work between 0600 - 2200 at times. The role comes with a 12.5% shift allowance on top of basic salary, callout rate and 4-hours paid for every callout attended. Our benefits package also includes contributory pension from day one (Starting at 8% with 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service – 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 a very training strong 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,905.76-£37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
