Are you looking to turn your passion for engineering into a career in an unique work environment? Are you keen, enthusiastic and want an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-skilled Engineering team at Shoreham Port?

Do you like working outdoors, indoors, up high, or down low? Do you like fixing things, building things and learning new skills? If this sounds like you, whether you are just starting out with your chosen trade or are already experienced, then this role could be ideal for you, and we would love to hear from you.

About Shoreham Port

Shoreham Port operates 24/7 365 days of the year within an intriguing and complex engineering environment. The job of the Engineering Team is to keep Shoreham Port operational which includes maintaining our critical infrastructure. No two days are the same; you could be maintaining one of our 160 commercial units and the next day you could be involved in exciting development and improvement projects.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

Assist the Engineering Team with all aspects of planned & reactive maintenance whilst following the Port’s Health & Safety policies

Duties may include:

Mechanical; welding, maintenance associated with hydraulic equipment and lock gates, pumps & sluices

Plumbing; fixing leaks, installing taps and sanitary ware as well as bigger supplies

Building; excavation, brickwork, fencing

Carpentry; fendering, installing windows, kitchen fitting and basic formwork

Act as an Ambassador for the Engineering Team when working across our Port estate

How we value our colleagues

Salary: up to £28,327 per annum dependent on experience

Hours: generally 40 hours, weekdays with flexibility options

Generous pension contribution

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Supportive training

Living our values

Wellbeing benefits including access to a Colleague Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme.

25% discount at Port Kitchen (our own hospitality venue)

Opportunities to get involved in activities including our highly successful Sustainability Week, boat patrols and representing the Port at public events

Health cash plan

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th September 2024

Application method

Job Description 

To apply submit your CV to: recruitment@shoreham-port.co.uk

Please Note: Applicants should be aware the Port operates under its impairment policy, which includes a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol and a random programme of testing is operated throughout.