Engineering Maintenance Operative

Are you looking to turn your passion for engineering into a career in a 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 170 commercial units and the next day you could be involved in exciting development and improvement projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

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

• 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
• Mechanical; welding, maintenance associated with hydraulic equipment and lock gates, pumps & sluices
• Act as an Ambassador for the Engineering Team when working across our Port estate

How we value our colleagues

• Up to £29,602 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
• Wellbeing benefits including access to a Colleague Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme. Mental Health First Aiders
• 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

Please note:

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

Application method:

Please submit your CV and covering letter to: jobs@shoreham-port.co.uk

Job Description

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th November 2025.