At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out maintenance, fault diagnostics, and installation work on port equipment and buildings.
- Company: ABP is the UK's largest ports operator, managing 21 ports and contributing £7.5 billion to the economy.
- Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, contributory pension, private healthcare, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Other info: The role requires weekend availability and involves working at height and in confined spaces.
- Why this job: Join a growing business critical to UK trade with opportunities for personal development.
- Qualifications: Apprentice-trained Mechanical Fitter with experience in heavy industry maintenance and breakdowns.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 41327 £ per year.
Location: Teignmouth, Short Sea Ports, GB
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.
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:
- 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.
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.
Mechanical Technician in Marlborough employer: Associated British Ports
ABP operates 21 ports across Britain, offering a diverse and inclusive environment. Employees benefit from a generous remuneration package, including a contributory pension and private health insurance. The company prioritises safety and provides ongoing training through its in-house academy.
