Industrial Electrical Technician | Multi-Skilled & On-site

Rubix UKII; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowlton & Newman, part of the Rubix Group, is seeking a permanent, full-time Technician to install, test, commission and maintain industrial systems. This multi-skilled role spans pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and related equipment across workshop and customer sites.

You will read engineering drawings, diagnose faults, and work to ISO quality and safety standards while liaising with customers and colleagues to deliver at pace.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyse job cards and work instructions to determine scope and requirements.
• Inspect, test, assemble, and commission industrial equipment to meet specs.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance safely.
• Record work, parts used, and time spent; complete documentation.
• Operate workshop and site equipment safely.
• Liaise with customers and management for updates and support.
• Ensure work is completed to the required quality and on time.
• Promote safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Electrical installation, inspection and testing of motors, panels and control equipment; diagnose faults safely.

Skills

Engineering background

Reading drawings

Use of hand tools

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Workshop + field work

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Specialist trainings (lifting, confined space, electrical testing)

UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop machinery

Test equipment

Job description

Knowlton & Newman, part of the Rubix Group, is seeking a permanent, full-time Technician to install, test, commission and maintain industrial systems. This multi-skilled role spans pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and related equipment across workshop and customer sites.

You will read engineering drawings, diagnose faults, and work to ISO quality and safety standards while liaising with customers and colleagues to deliver at pace.