Heavy Plant Fitter

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 are looking for an experienced Heavy Plant Maintenance Fitter to join our Engineering team at the Port of Hull, playing a vital role in keeping port operations running safely and efficiently.

You will be working in a unique and fast‑paced port environment and providing a mechanical maintenance service across a wide range of mobile plant and equipment, supporting 24/7 operations. This is a hands‑on role involving planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, breakdown response and repair, carried out in a safe, timely and cost‑effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair work in line with safe systems of work and risk assessments
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency situations during normal and out‑of‑hours operations
• Support the identification of future maintenance and repair requirements
• Work alongside third‑party contractors as required
• Accurately complete work orders and maintain asset history records
• Assist with reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work

About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual with a mechanical maintenance background in heavy industry, who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives in an operational environment.

Essential skills and experience:

• Time‑served apprenticeship with a mechanical engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology or higher)
• Proven experience in plant maintenance, including hydraulics, diesel engines and automotive electrical fault diagnosis
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and process safety
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS), ideally Mainsaver (Desirable)
• Previous experience in a port, heavy plant or similar industrial environment

Note: The role operates on a rolling 4‑on, 4‑off shift pattern (12‑hour day shifts) and includes a holiday entitlement of 24.5 days per year.

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.

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