Shift Technician

• Work as part of the shift team maintaining and preparing port and cruise-related assets
• Carry out routine inspections and maintenance of operational and cruise assets
• Support berth preparation, including positioning passenger boarding bridges, gangways, and associated equipment
• Conduct pre-use checks and ensure assets are safe and ready for operation
• Provide reactive maintenance and fault response across the port
• Assist with vessel arrival and departure operations
• Support wider maintenance and operational teams as required
• Contribute to the safe and efficient running of Southampton Port

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience in maintenance, engineering, facilities, plant, industrial, or operational environments
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in a busy operational setting
• Valid UK driving licence
• Ability to work at height
• Ability to work a 21-day rotating shift pattern, including weekends
• Electrical qualifications such as 17th or 18th Edition are beneficial but not essential
• Successful candidates must complete pre-employment BPSS screening
• Successful candidates must undergo a medical before starting
• Subject to random substance-abuse screening and a zero-tolerance policy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintenance and operational support within port environments, ensuring the safety and readiness of cruise-related assets. Capable of conducting inspections, providing reactive maintenance, and assisting with vessel operations in a dynamic setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• NVQ Level 3 Qualification
• Maintenance Experience
• Electrical Qualifications
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Ability to Work at Height

Hard Skills

• Routine Inspections
• Reactive Maintenance
• Fault Response
• Berth Preparation
• Asset Safety Checks

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• 17th Edition Electrical Qualification
• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
• BPSS Screening
• Medical Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Port Operations
• Cruise Assets
• Operational Environments
• Industrial Maintenance
• Facilities Management

Tools & Technologies

• Passenger Boarding Bridges
• Gangways
• Operational Equipment