Date: 20 Aug 2026
Location: Southampton, Southampton, GB
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Company: ABP
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.
Our Port of Southampton is the UK’s number one hub for deep sea trade and a critical link in supply chains serving businesses and manufacturers throughout the nation. We process 600,000 vehicles per year and have around three million passengers annually pass through the five cruise terminals. As part of an efficiency improvement we're looking to bring our Legionnaires management in-house and are looking to recruit 2 x facilities technicians (one on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and one on a permanent basis) to carry out the delivery of Legionella compliance activities across the port.
Why Should You Make ABP Your First Port Of Call?
- 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
Accountabilities
- The safe, complaint and efficient delivery of water hygiene tasks, accurate data reporting and supporting wider facilities monitoring while maintaining high standards of safety, communication and operational performance.
- Ensure all inspections, readings, and sampling activities are recorded accurately and entered company systems in a timely manner, maintaining full audit compliance.
- Accountable for the correct collection, labelling, storage, and transportation of water samples to ensure valid laboratory results. Reviewing the results, once received, to make decisions on any follow actions and ensure they are implemented
- Responsible for planning and executing daily tasks efficiently across the port estate to maximise productivity and meet programme deadlines.
- Identify and promptly report any non-compliance, system defects, or health risks associated with water systems.
- Work in full compliance with company health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE and adherence to safe systems of work.
Skills & Experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working in a Maintenance, Facilities or operational environment
- Experience working independently in a mobile or site-based role
- Experience following procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Previous Legionella / Water Hygiene experience (Ideal)
- Knowledge of ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidance (Ideal)
- Water hygiene training or certification (Ideal)
- Experience using CMMS systems
- Experience carrying out meter readings or utilities data collection
- Basic understanding of building services or water systems
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, 26 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.
Closing date for the role is 23rd August. We are not looking for agency assistance with this role, should we require additional candidates we would speak exclusively with our approved suppliers list.
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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). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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