Electrical technician

Company description:

Were 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.

Its a story were proud of but it doesnt end there.Were 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 description:

Why should you work for ABP?

• 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 are looking for a skilled Electrical Technician to join our engineering team in Newport.

This is a hands-on role where youll support the maintenance and development of critical port infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient operations across a dynamic environment.

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (06:0014:00 / 14:0022:00) + 1 in 6 rostered weekends

What Youll Be Doing

• Carry out inspection, maintenance, fault diagnostics, and installation work in line with legislation and company standards
• Maintain cranes, machinery, ship locks, sluices, and associated port equipment
• Work on low voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems
• Support maintenance and installation across buildings, workshops, and office facilities
• Perform testing and inspection of electrical and electronic equipment

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Apprentice-trained Electrician
• Experience in maintenance and breakdowns within heavy industry
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible and proactive approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience or comfortable working at height & confined Spaces

Desirable

• Experience with port equipment (e.g. cranes, quayside/mobile plant)
• Background in port or industrial engineering environments

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.

We offer:

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. xsngvjr We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.