Engineering Mechanical Operative

Are you looking to turn your passion for engineering into a career in a fascinating 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 as a mechanical engineer 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 a fascinating and complex engineering environment. The purpose of the Engineering Team is to keep Shoreham Port operational, which includes maintaining our critical infrastructure. No two days are the same; one day you could be maintaining one of our Lock and Pump House 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:
  • Mechanical; welding, maintenance associated with hydraulic equipment and lock gates, pumps & sluices.
  • Assisting in Dry Docking Vessels
  • Working as part of the diving team
  • Carrying out maintenance on port vessels
  • Act as an Ambassador for the Engineering Team when working across our Port estate

How we value our colleagues

• Hours: generally 40 hours, weekdays with flexibility options
• Salary: £29,602 per annum
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Supportive training

Living our values

• Wellbeing benefits including access to a Colleague Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• 25% discount at Port Kitchen (our 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:

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Please, submit your CV and clearly specify the position you are applying for to: jobs@shoreham-port.co.uk

Closing date:

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th November 2025