Date: 2 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 an experienced Electronics Engineer to join our team in Southampton. Working in a team of 4 you'll play a key role in delivering preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of assets. Whether looking after the radar equipment, our VHF Radio systems, vast CCTV network or ensuring the X-Ray equipment in our cruise terminals, the role will provide you with a unique asset base to maintain.
Based from our Port Of Southampton, you will need to hold a full UK Driving Licence to travel across the full port estate. You'll need to be comfortable working at height and over/on water. The role works regular days, but with a 1 in 4 oncall roster to provide 365 24/7 coverage to 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
Planned/reactive maintenance activities:
- Plant & equipment (Airbridges, Cranes etc)
- Radar,
- CCTV,
- Access Control,
- X-Ray & Archway,
- VHF radios,
- Weather stations
- Buoy monitoring systems (Fog signals etc),
- Other electronic equipment.
To carry out Electronic Testing, Inspection, and fault finding including remedial works, down to component level.
To work in a safe manner, assist with the collation and updating of risk assessments and work in accordance with ABP’s safe systems of work.
Complete relevant paperwork and provide Mainsaver administrators sufficient information to keep the system up to date.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- HNC electronics or equivalent,
- Ability to work at heights of 30 metres or more,
- Full driving licence,
- Flexible approach to working hours, to include on-call duties.
Ideal
- Knowledge of Radars systems, VHF Radios, CCTV and X-Rays,
- Software integration and coding for bespoke assets such as Tide & Weather Stations,
- Electronics or communications knowledge,
- PLC knowledge,
- Understanding of Network 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 July 15th
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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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