Data Controller

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're currently looking to recruit an experienced data controller, ideally with Engineering experience, into a newly created role within our Wales & Short Sea Ports engineering team. We're in process of moving between our Computerised Maintenance Management System and are looking to bring someone in to become the focal point for all engineering reporting across the region. You'll be responsible for looking after all asset and engineering data, ensuring that the documentation, maintenance records and technical information is accurate, secure, accessible and aligned with business standards. 

Why Should You Make ABP Your First Port Of Call?

-  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 
-  Maintaining data accuracy to enable timely resolution and compliance.

-  Delivering asset data tasks required by the SAP transformation programme.

-  Supporting system alignment, data cleansing, and migration readiness.

-  Centralising and maintaining asset documentation in SharePoint.

-  Ensuring secure, consistent, and auditable access to engineering information.

-  Capturing updates when assets are added, modified, or disposed of.

-  Ensuring synchronisation with local engineering teams across Wales.

-  Identifying inconsistencies, correcting gaps, and supporting validation and reporting.

-  Improving confidence in asset data for decision‑making and compliance.

Skills & Experience
-  Experience managing engineering or technical data within a maintenance, utilities, manufacturing, or infrastructure environment.

-  High attention to detail with strong data accuracy and data governance skills.

-  Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and communication skills.

-  Ability to work with cross‑functional stakeholders and support busy operational teams.

-  Strong SharePoint experience (Essential) 

-  CMMS exposure - ideally Mainsaver or SAP 

-  PowerBI experience (Ideally) 

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, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), 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. 

This is initially a 2-year Fixed-Term Contract with potential to be extended on a permanent basis. The role is based ideally from Newport, we are open to candidates from other locations - however you will need to spend 2-days per week in Newport as minimum.

Want to see what it’s like to work for the UK’s largest port operator? Our virtual work experience programme gives you an inside look at trade, sustainability, safety, and careers in one of the UK’s most vital indutries- https://www.talentxp.co.uk/track/e2e029cd

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