Maintenance 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.

Associated British Ports (ABP) is both a major landlord and port operator with 21 port locations in the UK. Plymouth is a major ferry hub in the South West of the country with Brittany Ferries having been based at the port for over 40 years, and also handles industrial cargoes with an annual trade value of £470m. 

We’re currently looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team in Plymouth to assist with general maintenance around the port. The role will work within a small team covering both our Plymouth and Teignmouth ports (occasional travel to Teignmouth paid as part of working day). You should have some experience of general maintenance ideally within an industrial focused environment but some of the works will include mechanical and electrical works, fixing doors, bathroom maintenance and painting.

You should have exposure to working within a permitted system and following Safe Systems Of Work with a high level of H&S awareness required. You will carry out inspection, fault diagnostic, maintenance and installation works on a wide range of assets across both ports. The role involves a mixture of planned and reactive maintenance in order to service our customers.

Experience & Skills
-    Full driving licence
-    Experience of maintenance tasks in a similar industry
-    Excellent interpersonal and team working skills 
-    Flexible approach
-    Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and over/near to water

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

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.

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.