Electrical Maintenance Technician in Newport

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. We are transforming our business and embracing the future.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is both a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. Our Cardiff and Barry sites support 2,600 nationally and contribute around £180m to the economy annually, playing an important role in the Future Ports: Wales Vision plan. This plan aims to improve transport links, provide decarbonising energy resources, and encourage port-based manufacturing. The port currently handles high volumes of construction materials including timber, steel, other metals, liquid bulks, and bulk energy products.

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.
• Thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership.

Due to a retirement, we are looking to recruit an experienced industrial biased Electrical Technician to join the engineering maintenance team to assist with maintaining a wide range of electrically focused equipment primarily at the Port Of Cardiff, but with some time spent in Barry. The role offers great development for someone with electrical experience to learn from our experienced team. You should have prior installation or maintenance experience in the commercial or industrial sectors and should have an awareness of 3-Phase. You'll need to be comfortable working at height, near water, and in confined spaces.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in an electrically focused role within the industrial or commercial sectors.
• Apprentice served and qualified to level 3.
• Hold the 18th Edition certification.
• Full Driving licence.
• High standards of health & safety.
• Ability to work in a team.

This is a days based role working Monday to Friday, 0730 - 1600, with a 1500 finish on Fridays, with a salary of £37.7k and overtime available. Our benefits package includes 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 plus the option to purchase additional days), and a wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers.

We offer an inclusive work environment with a strong training academy that provides ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

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 undertakes random screening for substance abuse and operates a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position.

We are an equal opportunities employer and 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).