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.

Due to an internal promotion we're currently looking to recruit an Engineering Planning Supervisor to support our Engineering teams in the South Wales and South West region. Based from either Cardiff or Newport you'll oversee a team of three in ensuring that all maintenance works are effectively planned and communicated across the team. We use Mainsaver as our CMMS and you should have experience of using a similar package, and should have a strong grounding in engineering ideally in a heavy industrial environment. Working closely with the supervisors on site, as well as our asset managers you'll have demonstrable experience of improving planning strategy and be comfortable managing a team.

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, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), 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.

Key Responsibilities
•    Autonomy to make this role your own create robust capacity plans vs the maintenance demand across Wales and Southwest
•    Co-operate closely with other departments and contractors, liaising with operations and marine to maximise cross departmental efficiency with best-in-class planning.
•    To work in a safe and methodical manner to ABP’s Safe Systems of Work and take an active part in risk assessment reviews where required.
•    Understand, work to and issue ABP’s Permit to Work system and contractor management process (Following training).
•    Be the responsible person within the Divisional team for the management and up keep of the CMMS system (Mainsaver), ensuring data is accurate, efficient and meets job needs.
•    Working alongside the asset management team to undertake periodic reviews of O&M manuals and ensure we are proving the correct levels on maintenance on or assets based on usage.
•    Lead on Plant utilisation projects which help shape how,why,when we maintain our equipment.
•    Line management responsibility for Engineering planner, co-ordinator and Stores person
•    Assist Engineering Supervisors when planning Capital project work – to create deliverable work programs and assist with project management requirements as required.
•    To work with the Engineering Manager and Supervisors to optimise and refine maintenance routines.
•    To ensure that all planned work has been risk assessed by the appropriate individual(s) as part of ‘up front’ maintenance planning work packs. 

Skills & Experience
•    Experience of engineering preventative maintenance practices in heavy industry, ideally previously in a planning or scheduling capacity
•    Competent in IT systems and productivity software
•    Excellent interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to work as a team.
•    Have a flexible approach to service delivery.
•    A desire to help develop the role to best meet the requirements of ABP and customers.
•    Full UK driving Licence.
•    Experience working with CMMS system - Mainsaver (Ideal) 

Why should you make ABP your first Port of call?
•    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 competitive salary and benefits package
•    Get support for training, personal development and further education
•    Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

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.