Engineering Administrator

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.


• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.


• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected


• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package


• Get support for training, personal development, and further education


• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Join our Engineering team and play a key role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. We’re looking for a highly organised Engineering Administrator to support our planners, supervisors, technicians, and management with accurate data, system support, and essential administrative coordination.

You’ll be joining a supportive team working on digital engineering tools, continuous improvement initiatives, and important safety and operational projects. The work is varied, fast‑paced, and offers opportunities to grow within engineering support and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update engineering data within Mainsaver, Mainsaver Connect, and handheld devices.


• Support planning and scheduling activities using engineering offline and online tools.


• Review engineering staff working hours and prepare weekly timesheets.


• Maintain engineering time and attendance records.


• Input digital job plans and support asset history filing (network & SharePoint).


• Process purchasing invoices through Mainsaver.


• Maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, and general engineering documentation.


• Manage Jira tickets, purchase requests, engineering rotas, holidays and appointments.


• Support audits, compliance activities, PPE distribution, and general administration across Humber locations.

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and experience supporting audits/compliance.


• Strong IT skills: Excel, Word, Outlook and confident with digital systems.


• Experience with CMMS (Mainsaver ideal) and ticketing systems (e.g., Jira).


• Previous engineering administration experience.


• Good communication, organisation, and proactive problem‑solving skills.


• Familiarity with SharePoint.


• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience in Continuous Improvement environments.


• Previous exposure to ports or similar operational settings.


• Strong understanding of engineering processes.

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels