Electronics Team Leader

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.

Following a realignment of responsibilities of our team leads within the Engineering department in Southampton, we’re looking to recruit a hands-on Electronics Team Leader to manage a team of 3. Whether looking after the radar equipment, our VHF Radio systems, vast CCTV network or ensuring the X-Ray equipment in our cruise terminals, the role will provide you with a unique asset base to maintain. You’ll take on full line management responsibility for the team, as well as contributing to delivering on-time planned and reactive maintenance across our Port estate.

Based from our Port Of Southampton, you will need to hold a full UK Driving Licence to travel across the full port estate. You'll need to be comfortable working at height and over/on water. The role works regular days, but with a 1 in 4 oncall roster to provide 365 24/7 coverage to the port.

 
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

Provide technical leadership for electronics systems including:
- Radar Systems, 
- VHF Radio Systems, 
- CCTV Systems,
-  Access Control,
- X-ray and Archway equipment, 
- Weather stations
- Operational and port electronics systems
Ensure maintenance tasks, inspections and repairs are accurately recorded within the CMMS system and all relevant documentation is completed.
Develop, support and mentor Electronics Engineers and Apprentices, ensuring appropriate levels of supervision, training and development.
Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, toolbox talks and workplace inspections are completed and maintained to the required standard.
Drive quality standards through auditing completed works, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
 
Skills & Experience
Essential
-              HNC electronics or equivalent,
-              Ability to work at heights of 30 metres or more,
-              Full driving licence,
-              Flexible approach to working hours, to include on-call duties
-              Team supervisory or management experience (We’re happy to consider step-up candidates for individuals demonstrating the correct management behaviours.) 
Ideal
-              Knowledge of Radars systems, VHF Radios, CCTV and X-Rays,
-              Software integration and coding for bespoke assets such as Tide & Weather Stations,
-              Electronics or communications knowledge,
-              PLC knowledge,
-              Understanding of Network Systems
 
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.

Closing date for applications is Friday 21st August. We are not looking to engage with recruitment agencies on this role, should we need external assistance we would speak only with agencies on our approved suppliers list. 

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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