Facilities Technician – Cruise Port Maintenance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Technician to join a busy cruise port operation in Southampton. You will ensure that berths, boarding bridges and gangways are ready for arriving vessels and keep essential services running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare cruise berths, passenger boarding bridges and gangways for arriving vessels.
• Carry out planned inspections and preventative maintenance across the site.
• Respond quickly to electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support the arrival and departure of cruise ships by ensuring essential services and equipment are ready.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Required profile

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a strong electrical background preferred.
• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confidence working at height.
• 17th or 18th Edition qualifications advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanical maintenance
• Preventative maintenance
• Fault finding
• Working at height

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£40,000‑£42,000 per year).
• Excellent company pension and private healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme and retail discounts.
• Ongoing training, career development and long‑term progression.
• 21‑day rotating shift pattern, including early (4:30 am‑1:30 pm) and late (1:15 pm‑10:15 pm) shifts.