Date: 17 Jul 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.
We're currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join our team, you’ll report into the Team Leader and will support maintaining port side cranes, mobile structures and fixed infrastructure. Knowledge of fault finding, using a CMMS and maintaining equipment within a live environment is key. Your background should be predominantly mechanical but some exposure to industrial electrical would be highly beneficial.
The role is based on a 39‑hour working week, with standard hours of Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–3:00pm, alongside participation in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours support, where call‑outs attract a minimum 4‑hour payment, with additional hours paid at overtime rates.
Accountabilities
Carry out mechanical maintenance works to a variety of assets such as airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
Provide support and mentorship to the Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices in undertaking the works in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
Undertake all works commensurate with both their trade and other disciplines/ contractors subject to either appropriate training or ability to carry out the works.
Carry out pre-emptive and reactive works to ensure the key assets and infrastructure across the port’s estate remain operational in response to the preventative inspection and servicing regime.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
Full UK Driving Licence.
Time served with an Engineering qualification - Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges
Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment including an understanding of schematics.
Confident at working at height or around water.
Flexible to work/call-out requirements and be a member of a ‘call-out roster’.
Ideal
Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry.
Knowledge of working with diesel powered generator sets.
Familiar with the use of Siemens PLC units.
Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities.
Experience of COMPEX.
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems including working from schematics.
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, 27 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. There is overtime available through a voluntary callout system.
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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