Hutchison Ports have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Graduate to join the team.
Location: Felixstowe, IP11 3SY
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd March 2026
About Us:
Hutchisons Ports are the world’s leading port network with over 30,000 employees, operating ports and terminals in Asia, the middle east, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.
The Port of Felixstowe is Britain’s biggest and busiest container port, and one of the largest in Europe. Together with its unrivalled rail and road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK, Felixstowe plays a pivotal role in keeping the UK’s trade moving, and delivers real benefits to customers, the community and the industry.
Engineering Graduate - The Role:
Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep-water container port and major gateway for global trade. We are looking are for committed and motivated Graduate Engineers to join our Engineering team. Our practical, hands-on Graduate Programme is designed to support you on your journey to a successful career in engineering.
This is a two-year rotational program that will put you in the middle of everything, allowing you to undertake a dynamic learning experience. You will get to work on exciting and complex projects that provide you with daily learning opportunities, while being supported by experienced team members.
Engineering Graduate - Key Requirements:
- Work closely with the different engineering departments, to plan, manage and direct the activities of HPUK Engineering maintenance teams and contracted engineering maintenance support services
- Identify, evaluate and deliver best working practices within Engineering
- Suggest improvements within Engineering services including, staff deployment, training, strategic spares, working practices, engineering information systems and safe systems of work
- Ensure compliance to the HPUK Corporate Safety & Sustainability strategy
Engineering Graduate - You:
- Degree within Engineering, of which is accredited by the UK Engineering Council to enable future IEng accreditation
- Understanding the engineering vision and transformation opportunities
- Full driving license (DVLA)
- Demonstrate good multi-platformed communicational skills
- Be seen as a role model for change activities, based around behaviour and attitudes
- Seek opportunities for personal growth and take ownership for continuous development
Engineering Graduate - What We Can Offer:
You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development
opportunities and support on your career path.
- £33,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- 24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Generous Pension Contribution & Life Cover
- Private Health Care
- Exclusive Company-wide ‘3’ Mobile Discounts
- Discretionary Bonus
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
- Long Service Awards
- D&I Working Groups—including Women’s Network, PRIDE, Well-being
- Employer Supported Volunteering Programme
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.
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. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.
Application process:
Complete your online application on our website by 22nd March 2026.
To submit your application for this exciting Maintenance Technician opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now