At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, maintain, and repair port machinery and infrastructure to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join the UK's largest ports operator, contributing to vital trade and economic growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension, private healthcare, and discounts at retailers.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Apprentice-trained Mechanical Fitter with experience in heavy industry maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company description: We are 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.
We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to support the maintenance and reliability of port infrastructure in Teignmouth. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll work on a wide range of assets, helping to ensure safe and efficient port operations.
Shift pattern: The role operates on a rotating shift pattern of 06:00-14:30 and 08:30-17:00, with weekend availability required depending on operational and engineering demand.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Carry out inspection, maintenance, fault diagnostics, and installation work in line with current legislation and company standards.
- Maintain cranes, machinery, and port equipment.
- Maintain port buildings, including transit sheds, offices, and workshop machinery.
- Complete scheduled servicing and report defects.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:- Apprentice-trained Mechanical Fitter.
- Experience in maintenance and breakdowns within heavy industry.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience or comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
- Experience with port equipment (e.g. mobile cranes, loading shovels).
- Background in port or industrial engineering environments.
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, 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.
Mechanical Technician in Exeter employer: Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd
As the UK's largest ports operator, ABP offers an exceptional work environment in Teignmouth, where safety and diversity are at the forefront of our culture. We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside robust support for training and personal development, ensuring that our Mechanical Technicians have ample opportunities for growth and progression within the company. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation in maintaining vital port infrastructure.
Contact Details:
Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd Recruitment Team
