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We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is excited to announce multiple openings for Mechanical and Electrical Technicians in our well-respected Production Department. As an integral member of our team, you will be responsible for the maintenance of our water treatment works, enabling the effective production of safe drinking water. Ensuring all equipment at the treatment works is operating safely and efficiently, you will provide mechanical and electrical support and expertise to ensure the reliable and efficient function of all our assets. What will you be doing? Key Responsibilities • Install, configure, commission low voltage switchgear, motor drives, valves, gas dosing equipment, pneumatic plant, pumps and motors., • Read, understand and work from mechanical and electrical drawings., • Ensure that equipment is installed and calibrated to the manufacturers specifications and is auditable., • Supervise team members and assist with their development and learning., • Exchange information with other team members, plant operators and departments within the Company as required., • Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner to maintain internal change control standards., • Monitor external activities in the areas surrounding our works for any activities that may affect the integrity of the water sources, asset reliability, available leakage measures, and levels of unplanned outage., • Recommend design changes, if necessary, to ensure that plant continues to function efficiently and effectively to maintain levels of service., • Commission chemical-dosing systems to enable efficient control of water treatment, responding to installation issues and operational changes to optimise levels of service., • Assess and optimise energy on site and carry out checks for safety, security, and productivity, reporting any faults, issues and concerns that need escalation., • Ensure the appearance, cleanliness and operation of our sites meets company standards, whilst maintaining water quality and hygiene standards., • Ensure all work is carried out in line with the Company’s Water Production procedures and in full compliance with on-site Health and Safety, Quality Standards, OFWAT – (Office of Water Services), DWI (Drinking water Inspectorate), Environmental Agency regulations and EUSR - Energy & Utilities Skills Register standards for clean water operations., • Comply with the Company’s standards, policies, processes, systems, and procedures to ensure all risks are identified, managed, and mitigated., • Keep Work and Asset records up to date to ensure that they are satisfactory for internal audits. What do you need? Skills, Qualifications & Competencies • A to C grade or Level 4 or above, GSCE English, Maths and a Science based subject., • ONC / Level 3 In electrical or mechanical engineering and a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant field within water utility or similar industry or equivalent experience as specified below., • BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • Relevant experience in a process and industrial environment., • Experience implementing process improvements via control system modifications and experience in diagnosing and fixing complex process and control system faults., • Knowledge of Chemical Handling., • Knowledge of basic hydraulic principles., • Proficient with working from electrical drawings., • Experience of working with Human Machine Interface (HMI) / touchscreen devices., • A good understanding of water treatment processes and / or water industry exposure., • Computer and smart phone literate., • Full UK driving licence (will be required to undertake our driver assessment). Salary & Hours • Full-time | 38 hours per week + out of hours work, • £38,876 - £43,020, • Standby rota payments & overtime opportunities which can increase this earning potential, • Non-contractual bonus related to company performance of up to 6% of basic salary Please note, internally this role is know as Production M&E Technician. 💬 We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for. 📌 Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. 🌍 We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. 🛂 Please note, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 📬 Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it. What can Portsmouth Water offer you? At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team: 🌴 Holidays Made Better Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore. 💰 A Pension That Works for You We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today. 💸 Performance Pays Off You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too. 👶 Family Comes First Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. 🛡️ Peace of Mind, Always Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens. 🩺 Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app. 🎁 PW Perks – Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like: • 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year), • 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme, • 💊 Health Cash Plan, • …and so much more! We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, this means we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may want. We support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work and live in the UK. Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 4 weeks of receiving your application.

Are you a detail-focused Inspection Technician with experience working in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy ensuring products meet the highest quality standards before they reach the customer? If so, this could be a great opportunity. Were supporting a well-established Portsmouth-based manufacturing business that designs and produces high-performance electrical and electronic components used across industries including aerospace, medical, automotive and defence. Due to continued growth, theyre looking to strengthen their Quality team with a proactive Inspection Technician. Whats the role all about? As an Inspection Technician, youll be responsible for carrying out visual and mechanical inspections on finished components to ensure they meet strict quality specifications. Youll play an important role in maintaining product quality, supporting re-work processes and contributing to continuous improvement across production. Your responsibilities will include: • Conducting 100% visual inspections of large batch orders, • Performing mechanical inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometres and vernier callipers, • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to confirm dimensional accuracy, • Removing swarf and debris from completed components, • Identifying defects and managing the re-work process to ensure pr...

Job Title: Mechanical / Electrical Technician Field Service (Naval) Location: Portsmouth (Contractor) Reporting to: Field Service Engineering Manager We are seeking an experienced Mechanical / Electrical Technician to join a Field Service Team based in Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile and demanding military environment, supporting Naval taskings primarily in the Portsmouth area, with occasional travel to other UK sites as required. You will play a key role within the Field Service team, supporting a range of Naval vessels and contributing to additional projects across the Industry, Marine, and Offshore sectors. This position offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work on advanced power conversion equipment in a dynamic operational setting. About the Role: Reporting to the Field Service Engineering Manager, you will be a pivotal member of the Portsmouth team, ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of all associated processes and tasks. You will work both on-site and aboard customer vessels, supporting installation, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair activities. Key Responsibilities * Comply with all Company and Customer EHS policies and procedures. * Follow defined procedures to build, refurbish, or repair power conversion equipment sub...

The Role • Permanent The Technician role is a multi-skilled position, responsible for the installation, assembly, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of industrial systems and equipment. This generalist description outlines the core responsibilities expected of all technicians, with specialist tasks added depending on the area of expertise (e.g., Winder, Pumps, Site Services, Electrical, Hydraulic, Compressor, Motors, Gearboxes). Key Responsibilities Core Duties Analyse job cards and work instructions to determine scope, status, limitations, and requirements. Inspect, test, assemble, and commission industrial equipment to ensure compliance with customer specifications and internal standards. Carry out fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Record work undertaken, parts used, and time spent, ensuring accurate completion of job documentation. Operate workshop and site equipment safely, in line with training and company procedures. Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support. Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and delivered on time. Promote and uphold company values, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Conduct electrical installation, inspection, and testing of motors, panels, and control equipment. Diagnose electrical faults and carry out remedial work safely in line with IEE Wiring Regulations. Key Skills and Qualifications Proven engineering/technical background in industrial maintenance. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals. Experience using hand tools, workshop machinery, and test equipment. Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with colleagues and customers. Flexible, with the ability to work both in the workshop and on customer sites. Qualifications (role-dependent) Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent). Specialist training/certification where applicable (e.g., lifting, confined space, electrical testing). Valid UK driving licence preferred. Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities Comply with company and statutory health & safety regulations at all times. Take responsibility for personal safety and that of others in the workplace. Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained in safe working order. Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly. Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies. JTRA1_UKTJ

Mechanical Repairs Technician - 11 Positions Available 📍 Titchfield Long‑Term PAYE Contract (to December 2026) Following a recent ramp‑up, we're looking for 6 Mechanical Repairs Technicians and 2 Repairs Testers to join our aerospace client in Titchfield. With a move to a brand‑new purpose‑built facility underway, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and highly skilled team. These are long‑term PAYE contracts running until December 2026, with strong potential for extension. 🛠 What You'll Do Test, diagnose and validate mechanical, electrical and pump units Strip and rebuild components to approved aerospace standards Operate test rigs and diagnostic equipment Record accurate test data (manual and electronic) Support continuous improvement activities Collaborate with engineers and technicians Solve complex technical faults with a hands‑on approach📌 What We're Looking For Essential: Experience in testing and fault diagnosis Strong mechanical and electrical testing skills Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical data Practical experience with component adjustment or fine machiningDesirable: Aerospace, MOD or high‑integrity repairs experience Experience with hydraulic or rotating equipment Familiarity with motors, pumps, generators or electro‑mechanical unitsQualifications: BTEC Level 2/3 in E...

Pipefitter / Pipework Engineer / Installation Engineer required to join a leading mechanical engineering supplier. The successful Pipefitter / Pipework Engineer / Installation Engineer will be field-based, responsible for installing pump-related products and pipework at customer sites across the UK, with occasional trips to the workshop in Chandlers Ford. The Pipefitter / Pipework Engineer / Installation Engineer will ideally have pipework installation experience on mechanical engineering-related products and have worked on sites such as construction, water sites, or similar. Package • £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, • Enhanced overtime pay, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Company Van, • Additional benefitsPipefitter / Pipework Engineer / Installation Engineer Role, • Install pipework in manufacturing factories, construction sites, wastewater, and clean water sites., • Travel to customer sites across the UK with occasional trips to the workshop in Chandlers Ford., • Install various pipework using materials such as aluminium, copper, stainless steel, threaded steel, and galvanized steel., • Assisting drivers with loading/unloading vehicles, checking against paperwork, identifying missing items, damages, and fuel charges., • Liaise with various engineering departments to ensure smooth operations and project execution., • Field based with a requirement to travel to customer sites throughout the UK.Pipefitter / Pipework Engineer / Installation Engineer Requirements, • Previous experience as an Installation Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Pipework Engineer, Pipefitter, or similar within the mechanical engineering environment., • Pipework installation experience on mechanical engineering-related products, for example pumps, valves, or similar., • Engineering qualifications, CSCS card, IPAF, PASMA, and confined space training are advantageous., • Safety critical medical required., • Ability to travel across the UK and work away from home, with occasional weekend on-call availability (1 in 3 weekends)., • Full UK driving license. JBRP1_UKTJ

Role: Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter / Technician Salary: £38,000 £42,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Near Humberside Airport (Commutable from Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Market Rasen, Immingham) Benefits • 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Discretionary performance bonus, • Christmas vouchers, • Ongoing training and development Due to the retirement of a long-serving employee, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company offering long-term stability and career development. Working Hours Week 1: Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm Week 2: Monday Thursday, 8:00am 3:30pm / Friday 7:00am 3:00pm / Saturday 6:00am 12:00pm The Role You will maintain and repair a fleet of HGVs, plant vehicles, dumpers, tippers and light vehicles, working closely with the maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime and ensure all vehicles remain safe and operational. Key responsibilities include: • Planned maintenance and servicing of HGVs and mobile plant equipment, • Mechanical diagnostics and repair work, • Emergency breakdown repairs across the site, • Root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures, • Completing inspections and maintenance schedules via CMMS, • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in HGV Maintenance, Mobile Plant Maintenance or similar, • Experience as a Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Technician or Plant Fitter, • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and diesel engines We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful JBRP1_UKTJ

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support activities in the Space sector based in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will have hands-on mechanical experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing environments.

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Position: Mechanical Engineering Technician Location: Witney, Oxfordshire Job Type: Permanent / Onsite My client, a specialist manufacturing business are on the hunt for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their team!Role and Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineering Technicia

We are seeking to appoint a part time Technician to support students and staff in our Mechanical Engineering sec. Actual salary in the range of £16,213 - £18,425 per annum including London Weighting Uxbridge CampusUxbridge College has excellent facilities for the delivery of Engineering, and this

Mechanical Engineering TechnicianLocation: Oxfordshire (Onsite)Salary: £30,000£40,000Type: Full-time, PermanentMy client, a specialist engineering and technology business based in Oxfordshire, is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their production team.

We are seeking a Senior Technician to support students and staff our Mechanical Engineering section. Actual salary in the range of £25,306 - £26,897 per annum including London Weighting Uxbridge CampusUxbridge College has excellent facilities for the delivery of Engineering, and this is an excitin

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a permanent position in Wiltshire. Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, working with special purpose machinery, and ensuring project specifications are met. The ideal candidate will have strong machining skills, experience in

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My client designs and manufactures engineering equipment and machinery, and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Technician, on a permanent basis, in the Wiltshire area. Mechanical Assembly and Manufacturing skills. Able to read and work to Engineering Drawings.

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This role will include being part of a 24 hour on call rota with other technicians.

Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Product Technician to support product development, device analysis, and laboratory operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to both new product development and

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Combined mechanical and electronic engineering experience required. Solid understanding of mechanical systems and maintenance practices. Support scheduling of maintenance activities and engineering projects.

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