AddressWe’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.
Job role: Engineering Apprentice Level 3
Location: Kings Lynn
During your apprenticeship you will undertake and work towards completing apprentice training agreement, including attending college and completing appropriate course work and examinations. You will be required to attend College of West Anglia 1 day a week.
You will assist in providing an engineering service to maintenance activities to ensure the smooth running of the ports, whilst completing your apprenticeship.
You will also:
- · Undertake and work towards completing apprentice training agreement, including attending college and completing appropriate course work and examinations.
- · To work in a safe and methodical manner to ABP’s Safe Systems of Work and take an active part in risk assessments.
- · To assist in carrying out inspection, maintenance, fault diagnostics and installation work safely in line with all current legislation and ABP guidelines.
- · Understand and work to ABP’s Permit to Work system.
- · Ensure all work is completed to appropriate standard in a timely manner.
- · Assist with the maintenance of cranes, machinery and equipment.
- · Assist with the maintenance of ship locks, sluices and associated equipment.
- · Assist with the maintenance of ports buildings including transit sheds and offices and maintenance and repair of workshop machinery.
- · Assist with carrying 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).
Entry requirements:
- · 5x GCSE’s Including Maths and English
- · Be able to demonstrate a keen interest in engineering.
- · Full UK driving licence
- · Working at height
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.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: From £20,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have 5x GCSE’s Including Maths and English?
- Do you have a keen interest in engineering?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 26/08/2024
