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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

Our Southampton port is the largest export port in the UK providing a critical link to our goal of Keeping Britain Trading! Annually we handle 900,000 vehicles, accepting 2 million cruise passengers, and handle exports in excess of £40Bn through the 2nd largest container terminal in the UK. Our operations team play a vital part in making this happen, whether attending reactive maintenance jobs, preparing berths for ships or carrying out maintenance checks.

We're currently looking to recruit for a multi-skilled Shift Technician to join our team to assist with maintenance activity which could cover maintaining air bridges, building fabric repairs or fault finding our electrical systems. The position offers a high level of variety and as well as utilising your apprentice served background will involve using plant equipment, prepping the berth and moving fenders.

Key Requirements for the role are:

• Time served apprentice background in either an Electrical or Mechanical specialism, should ideally be from an industrial or heavy sector (Ports experience is preferred).
• Strong fault finding experience - should be able to read engineering diagrams, diagnose issues and work through procedure to identify the cause of the issue before carrying out repair.
• Ability to work within a team and independently with a high level of awareness to working safely
• Confident working at height or over water
• Full Driving Licence
• Flexibility to working hours
• FLT or Telehandler qualification (Ideally, training will be provided)

The role comes with a competitive salary, 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), wide range of discounts/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. The role is working shifts which are planned on a 26 week cycle and will involve your core hours being either 0430 until 1330 or 1315 until 2215 on a rotating basis.

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.