Engineering Apprentice

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.

Job Role: Engineering Apprentice Level 3
Location: Newport
Start date: September 2025

During your apprenticeship you will undertake and work towards completing apprentice training agreement, including attending college and completing appropriate course work and examinations. College location to be agreed with successful candidate

You will assist in providing an engineering service to maintenance activities to ensure the smooth running of the ports, whilst completing your apprenticeship.

You will also:

Assist in carrying out inspection, maintenance, fault diagnostics and installation work safely in line with all current legislation and ABP guidelines.
Assist with the maintenance of cranes, machinery and equipment and the maintenance of ship locks, sluices and associated equipment.
Maintain the ports buildings including transit sheds and offices and maintenance and repair of workshop machinery
Working on FLT’s, loading shovels and skidsteers.
 

Entry requirements:

5x GCSEs including English and Maths (including English L4, a Science L4, Maths L5) Please ensure you list your grades for individual subjects on your application, indicating where they are predicted grades.

Have a keen interest in engineering.
Good communication skills
Working at height
Good time keeping/punctual

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.