Salary: £53,679.00 per annum
Hutchison Ports – Port of Felixstowe is the UK’s largest deep-water container port and a critical gateway for global trade.
We are seeking an Asset Lead to join our Engineering function and take ownership of a portfolio of operational assets. This role is central to ensuring our equipment remains safe, reliable and available to support operational demands, whilst delivering maintenance activities in line with ISO 55000 asset management principles.
Working closely with Engineering Managers, Operations, Procurement and specialist contractors, you will oversee short, medium and long-term maintenance planning, manage asset performance, drive reliability improvements and support the delivery of engineering projects. You'll combine technical expertise with planning, coordination and stakeholder management to maximise asset availability and support the long-term success of the port.
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
As an Asset Lead, you will be responsible for managing engineering assets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered. Working across operational and engineering teams, you will support reliability, performance and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with engineering, safety and asset management standards.
, or a degree in a relevant engineering discipline. , including experience in a leadership capacity.