1140 - Senior Technician - Inspection Services
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1140 - Senior Technician - Inspection Services
Location
Felixstowe
Division
Engineering - Civils
Advert Summary
Senior Technician - Inspection Services
The Role
Hutchison Ports - Port of Felixstowe is the UK's largest deep-water container port and a critical gateway for global trade. To support the safe, reliable and compliant operation of our engineering assets, we are seeking a Senior Technician - Inspection Services to join our Engineering function.
This role acts as the technical lead for inspection and assurance of lifting equipment and plant across the port, providing specialist expertise, supervision and governance. The post holder ensures statutory inspections are effectively controlled, remedial works are completed to the required British Standards, and equipment safety, availability and reliability are maintained.
Working closely with the Engineering Manager, engineering colleagues, asset leads, contractors and suppliers, the role supports long-term engineering strategy, oversees inspection activity and projects, and provides clear technical and safety leadership across Inspection Services.
The post holder ensures all inspection and maintenance activity is delivered in line with recognised standards, statutory requirements and industry best practice, with clear accountability for quality assurance and verification of mechanical repairs.
Our Benefits - Rewarding the people who keep our port moving
We offer a strong, reliable benefits package designed to support your financial security, wellbeing and long-term development:
Financial & Security
• Competitive pension: 8% employer contribution (min 4% employee)
• Life Assurance: 14× annual salary for pension scheme members (4× for non-members)
• Annual profit share bonus and performance related bonus
Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential counselling, stress & anxiety support, financial wellbeing guidance, plus access to our Wellbeing Hub
• On site Occupational Health Team and wellbeing support
Time, Flexibility & Community
• Paid leave, enhanced sick pay terms, and family friendly policies
• Volunteering days supporting our local community
• Perkbox retail discounts, wellbeing content and savings across hundreds of brands
Growth & Development
• Access to development pathways, accredited training, and career progression opportunities across our port network
Role Overview
Key responsibilities include:
• Act as the company technical expert for Inspection Services, advising on inspection, compliance and assurance requirements for lifting equipment and plant.
• Lead and coordinate inspection-related engineering activities, including structural inspections and allocated CAPEX projects.
• Supervise Inspection Technicians and supporting resources to ensure safe, effective and efficient delivery of inspections, repairs and project work.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures, identifying and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage contractors where required, ensuring work is delivered within agreed scope, standards and timescales.
What you need:
• Minimum 5 years' technical experience in a relevant engineering environment.
• Strong technical judgement in assessing repairs, inspections and equipment fitness for operation.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent safety qualification).
• Experience working with inspection regimes, OEM guidance and assurance processes.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Shifts & Pay
• Basic salary: £62,100
• Hours: 40hrs per week from 07:30 to 16:30- Monday to Friday
Inclusion & Community
We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individual differences and believe that embracing diversity drives innovation, creativity, and stronger collaboration across our teams.
As part of this commitment, we consider all qualified applicants and encourage open conversations about flexible working. We offer a supportive, community-focused environment and are proud to hold Chartered Status from Women in Maritime.
Our dedicated Diversity & Inclusion committee supports a range of employee networks, including our Women's Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability, and Culture groups.
The Recruitment Process - What is involved?
Our recruitment process has been designed for you to easily apply and highlight the best of your skills, expertise and personal attributes. We want you to be prepared, confident and the best version of you for this role.
• Apply online - share your relevant experience and transferable skills by 24/05/2026
• Anonymous shortlisting - all identifiable details are removed before hiring managers review applications.
• Interview & task - scenario-based activity + competency interview, w/c 01/06/2026.
• Outcome - we aim to update all candidates by 12/06/2026.
Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.
Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. Our D&I committee oversees multiple employee networks including - Women's Network, PRIDE, Early Careers, Veterans & Reserves, Disability and Culture.
Apply Today
Bring your commitment, teamwork and drive-and we'll give you a career, not just a job.
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