Inspection Technician

The Role

Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep‑water container port and a key gateway for global trade. We are currently looking for an Inspection Technician to join our Engineering team, supporting the safe and reliable operation of plant, equipment and infrastructure across the port.

This role focuses on the inspection, testing and condition monitoring of engineering assets, ensuring they remain compliant with statutory requirements and company standards. You will play a key role in maintaining asset safety and performance, carrying out both planned inspections and reactive assessments following incidents.

Working closely with engineers, technicians and operational teams, you will provide technical insight into asset condition, support maintenance planning and contribute to long‑term asset management and continuous improvement.

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:

· Carry out inspection, testing and condition monitoring of plant, equipment and structures.

· Assess asset condition and determine fitness for continued operation, including structural integrity.

· Respond to incidents and carry out assessments on damaged equipment, including out‑of‑hours support when required.

· Support inspection programmes to ensure compliance with statutory and company standards.

· Ensure all work is carried out in line with engineering standards, safe systems of work and risk assessments.

· Work safely in challenging operational environments, including at height and around live equipment.

· Provide recommendations to improve safety, reliability and inspection processes.

· Liaise with engineering and operational teams to plan inspections, repairs and equipment availability.

· Prepare clear and accurate inspection reports, maintaining detailed records and asset condition data.

· Support continuous improvement by identifying trends and recommending preventative maintenance actions.

What you need:

· A recognised engineering apprenticeship with ONC/HNC (or equivalent).

· Knowledge of engineering standards, safety regulations and inspection techniques (e.g. NDT, weld or rope inspection).

· Experience working with heavy plant, lifting equipment or similar assets.

· Ability to assess structural integrity and make decisions on equipment safety.

· Competence in Microsoft Office and engineering systems.

· Ability to analyse inspection data and apply condition‑based maintenance principles.

Shifts & Pay

• Basic salary: Up to £56,285

• Hours: 40hrs per week – 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.

• Anonymous shortlisting – all identifiable details are removed before hiring managers review applications.

• Interview & task – scenario-based activity + competency interview.

• Outcome – we aim to update all candidates as soon as possible.

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.

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