Mechanical Technician Apprentice

Location: Teignmouth, Short Sea Ports, 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.

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ABP’s Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship will focus on the core principles of electrical maintenance, teaching essential fundamental skills that will be transferable regardless of the engineering sector. This apprenticeship programme is designed for individuals who enjoy discovering how things work, and who can combine a theoretical and hands‑on approach to reactive and preventative electrical maintenance.

Throughout the apprenticeship programme you will learn how to maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of various types of plant and equipment commonly found across ABP’s ports and terminals. Your apprenticeship will focus on Mechanical engineering and will cover the operational requirements of modern, integrated, engineered plant and services (plant & equipment).

As an apprentice, you will be responsible for the quality of your own work and possibly others’, ensuring tasks are completed safely, meets stakeholder quality, time and budget requirements, whilst maintaining the efficient running of plant and equipment.

This will be an accredited apprenticeship that will be awarded by a recognised awarding body.

This apprenticeship will take up to 4 years, depending on your performance during the programme.

This apprenticeship will be based in Teignmouth, and you will also complete 1‑2 days of in‑person learning at a college in Exeter every week and some travel may be required to Plymouth to carry out similar tasks.

• GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Demonstrable interest in engineering and/or the maintenance of equipment
• An aptitude for hands‑on problem solving
• Able to use initiative and take ownership for own performance
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance the coursework
• Strong team‑working abilities
• A proactive attitude to health & safety management and incident prevention
• A full UK driving licence/working towards one is desirable

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.

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