Mechanical Fitter

Associated British Ports

Mechanical Technician maintaining cranes, airbridges, pumps, and port infrastructure for ABP, the UK’s largest ports operator. Supporting apprentices and responding to planned, reactive, and call-out maintenance needs.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeSouthampton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical maintenance, particularly in planned preventative and reactive maintenance for port infrastructure, including Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges. Capable of fault-finding and working with hydraulic systems and electrical schematics, while providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Level 3 NVQ In Mechanical EngineeringPlanned Preventative MaintenanceReactive MaintenanceFault-Finding In Electrical Or Mechanical PlantUnderstanding Of Schematics

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Hard Skills

Mechanical MaintenancePlanned Preventative MaintenanceReactive MaintenanceFault-FindingHydraulic SystemsDiesel-Powered Generator SetsSiemens PLC UnitsCOMPEXMulti-Skilled ExperienceWorking From Schematics

Soft Skills

MentorshipFlexibilityConfidence Working At Height

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving LicenceEngineering Qualification

Industry Keywords

Port IndustryMobile Harbour CranesAirbridgesOn-Call RotaSubstance-Abuse ScreeningBPSS Pre-Employment Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out mechanical maintenance on airbridges, cranes, vehicle ramps, pumps, and associated infrastructure
Provide support and mentorship to Semi-Skilled Engineers and Apprentices
Undertake work across the candidate’s trade and other disciplines or contractors when appropriately trained or capable
Carry out pre-emptive and reactive maintenance to keep port assets and infrastructure operational
Respond to preventative inspection and servicing requirements
Report to the Team Leader
Participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support
Work a 39-hour week with standard hours Monday–Thursday 7:30am–4:00pm and Friday 7:30am–3:00pm

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full UK Driving Licence
Time served with an engineering qualification
Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on Mobile Harbour Cranes and airbridges
Capable of fault-finding in electrical or mechanical plant and equipment
Understanding of schematics
Confident working at height or around water
Flexible to work call-out requirements and participate in a call-out roster
Solid understanding of engineering/maintenance in the port industry
Knowledge of diesel-powered generator sets
Familiarity with Siemens PLC units
Multi-skilled experience across a range of industrial facilities
Experience of COMPEX
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems, including working from schematics
Willingness to undergo random substance-abuse screening
Medical required before starting
Successful candidates subject to BPSS pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contributory pension from day one: 3% employee contribution with 5% company match
Private healthcare / private health insurance
Employee Assistance Program
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave days
Discounts and cashback with high street and online retailers
Inclusive work environment
In-house training academy
Ongoing opportunities to develop skills
Overtime available through a voluntary callout system
Minimum 4-hour payment for call-outs
Additional call-out hours paid at overtime rates