Maintenance Engineer in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability-focused company in Portsmouth is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to develop and implement innovative maintenance solutions. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance work, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and supporting environmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience as an electrical engineer. This position offers various benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers

Resources to support physical, mental and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an electrical engineer.
• Background in processing, manufacturing or production industry.
• Full driving licence – travel to other sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned preventive maintenance and overhauls.
• Oversee maintenance sub-contractors.
• Plan and supervise all maintenance work required on site.

Skills

Experience as an electrical engineer

Knowledge & experience of working with mobile plant

Experience with hydraulics

Education

City & Guilds in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Job description

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will develop and implement innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future. You will work alongside our communities, support environmental stewardship, and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Implement planned preventive maintenance, overhauls and planned shutdown works within strict budgets
• Oversee maintenance sub‑contractors
• Plan, organise and supervise all maintenance work required on site(s)
• Monitor and ensure compliance with health & safety legislation
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdown situations
• Maintain record keeping of maintenance and audit information
• Stock control

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience as an electrical engineer
• City & Guilds in Engineering or equivalent formal qualification in electrical maintenance
• Background in processing, manufacturing or production industry
• Experience with hydraulics
• Knowledge & experience of working with mobile plant

Desirable:

• Background and training in both Mechanical and Electrical engineering
• Full driving licence – travel to other sites may be required

We are proud to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. We support applicants with reasonable adjustments and are a proud Confident Employer offering interviews to candidates with long‑term conditions who opt‑in. All applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment, free from discrimination on any ground.