Contracts 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.

Our Port of Southampton is UK’s number one hub for deep sea trade, as well welcoming over 3 million cruise passengers per year, and supports 45,600 jobs and contributes £2.5 Billion to the Nations Economy every year. We have a number of 3rd party contract in place covering a wide range of services - whether this is security, M&E, HVAC or Mechanical, they play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of the Best UK Departure Port for Cruise passengers. We're looking to recruit an experienced engineer to manage a number of our major contracts covering technical disciplines. 

The role is responsible for managing KPIs of specific contracts, whilst ensuring the third parties are working to the highest possible safety standards whilst on port. You'll need to have prior experience of issuing permits and completing detailed risk assessments. First class communication skills are vital with both internal and external stakeholders, and ideally will have knowledge of a range of M&E disciplines including HVAC, Lifts and Escalators to BMS systems 

• 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, technology focus, 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 
•    Leading contractors on a day-to-day basis for planned and reactive maintenance tasks and larger projects. 
•    Continuous improvement projects 
•    Building Stakeholder relationships both internal and external, meeting and striving to exceed their expectations 
•    Development of a robust system to ensure constant delivery of all planned and unplanned maintenance works and that they are carried out to the highest standards. 
•    Responsible for the planning and coordination of work tasks in the port of Southampton 
•    Effectively communicate with all relevant internal departments and external Customers to ensure work tasks are undertaken with minimal disruption to Operations. 
•    Ensuring Health and Safety policies are always adhered to 
•    Reviewing and Approving items such as RAMS, permits to work and on-site audits 

Required Skills & Experience
-    NVQ 3 Qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering discipline 
-    Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements. 
-    Demonstrated ability to work as an Authorised Person issuing permission/permits to work in accordance with ABP procedures and statutory requirements as necessary and the Safe management of contractors. 
-    Experience of tender process, managing suppliers to strict SLAs 
-    IOSH / NEBOSH / project management experience (Preferred) 

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), and a wide range of discounts and cashback with high street and online retailers. We foster an inclusive work environment and offer ongoing development through our in-house training academy. 

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