Date: 30 Mar 2025
Location: Hull, Humber, GB
Company: ABP
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.
Due to a pending retirement we’re currently looking to recruit an Engineering Plant Operative to cover the 4 ports we operate in the Humber region. Whilst the majority of the work will be based out of Immingham, you will be required to travel to Hull on a regular basis every week. You’ll be responsible for driving a 51m access platform as well as carrying out routine maintenance and checks on the plant You should hold a HGV Class C/Class 2 licence and will have experience of driving an engineering mobile crane.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operate and maintain plant machinery and equipment across multiple port locations including 51m access platform and engineering mobile crane.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies
• Assist with the rigging and statutory inspection team duties.
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental requirements and other legislation including contributing to the development and review of Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and TBT’s as required.
• Input into the ‘preventative maintenance’ programme within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as required in order that information may be both entered and retrieved, including the entering/creation of work orders for unplanned works.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation with experience of driving forward safety initiatives, audits and compliance
• Service and Customer driven with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels.
• Pro-active approach with sound organisational and motivational skills.
• Valid Class 2 (C) HGV licence
• Valid IPAF 1B Licence
• Proven experience in operating and maintaining plant machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel between ports and adapt to varying work schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  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, 27 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.

Please refer the Job description for details