Mechanical Technician – ABP

Accountabilities
•    To work in a safe and methodical manner to ABP’s Safe Systems of Work and take an active part in risk assessments.
•    To carry out inspection, maintenance, fault diagnostics and installation work safely in line with all current legislation and ABP guidelines.
•    Ensure all work is completed to appropriate standard in a timely manner.
•    Maintenance of cranes, machinery and equipment.
•    Maintenance of ship locks, sluices and associated equipment.
•    Maintenance of ports buildings including transit sheds and offices and maintenance and repair of workshop machinery.
•    Carry out scheduled servicing and report any defects.
•    Co-operate closely with other disciplines and contractors.
•    Undertake cargo handling operations both ashore and on vessel in a flexible pattern as required (subject to suitable training).

Required Skills & Experience
•    Apprentice trained Mechanical Technician with experience of maintenance & breakdowns in heavy industry.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work as a team.
•    Have a flexible approach to service delivery.
•    A desire to help develop the role to best meet the requirements of ABP and customers.
•    Full UK driving licence.
•    Working at height and Confined space (training provided) – mandatory
•    Experience of operating port equipment, including mobile and quayside cranes would be desirable.
•    Working knowledge of engineering/maintenance in a port industry would be desirable
•    Confined space experience would be desirable