Electrical Technician

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.

The Port of Hull is the UK’s leading softwood timber port and the focus of the offshore wind sector on the Humber, the UK’s energy estuary. The multi-million-pound investment in the Hull Container Terminal (HCT) has cemented Hull’s position as a leading gateway for trade, offering reliable and resilient supply chain solutions from around the world. Due to an internal promotion we're currently looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Technician to join the maintenance team in Hull. 

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 

Accountabilities
-  Carryout maintenance works in a diligent and timely manner in order to meet the requirements of port operations both individually and as part of a larger team. All in accordance with ABP’s risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work.

-  Attend breakdowns / emergency situations during both normal hours and out of hours in order to carry out all necessary repairs.

-  Assist the Engineering leads to identify future maintenance requirements / repairs required.

-  Carryout maintenance works in conjunction with third party contractors as required. 

-  Extract work orders from the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), undertake the required tasks extracted and input any associated work history. 

-  Communicate with both the marine, operations departments and external customers during servicing operations and the repair of plant and equipment.

-  Organise plant, labour and materials as required to undertake maintenance activities on an hour by hour basis.

-  Undertake / review risk assessments and SSOW as required in order to progress maintenance works inclusive of dynamic risk assessments. 

-  Undertake training as required in order to enable maintenance activities to be carried out as required.

Skills & Experience
-  Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent) in electrical bias

-  18th Edition

-  Maintenance experience

-  Strong fault finding abilities

-  Safety awareness

-  Computer skills

-  CMMS experience

-  Full Driving Licence required

-  First Aid at Work qualification ideally

In addition to basic salary we offer 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% contribution by the employee, 5% by the company), private healthcare and dental care, 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 a very training strong academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills. 

Applications for this role will close on Sunday 3rd August.

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