Mechanical Fitter

Rubix UKII; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking an engineering technician to maintain and overhaul equipment, ensuring compliance with HSEQ policies and Rubix standards. You will strip, inspect, report using standard templates, and support site and workshop activities to keep service levels high.

The role requires precise workmanship, timely delivery, and familiarity with 5S cleanliness. On-call rotation and overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and customer needs.

Qualifications

• On time delivery of activity. Measured via EOS.
• Work to Rubix UKII Specification Standards – Zero Non Conformance Recorded.
• Work completed within the specified time period. Measured via job hours allocated on EOS
• Work area compliance to 5S cleanliness standards.
• Completed formal training. E.g. Indentured apprenticeship, NVQ’s, BTEC’s or relevant experience etc.
• Understanding of industrial applications for equipment being overhauled.

Responsibilities

• Work to Rubix UKII HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Strip, inspect and report on equipment using Rubix UKII standard templates.
• Overhaul components ready for equipment rebuild.
• Rebuild units including dynamic balancing of rotors, and record.
• Provide all necessary inspection, job record and timekeeping reports throughout the job process, in line with Rubix UKII policies and procedures.
• Support other job functions as requested by supervision, including site work and operating in other engineering workshops.
• Active participation in on call rota, shift working and overtime requests to ensure service levels are maintained.

Skills

Time management

Quality compliance

5S cleanliness

Training & certification

Industrial equipment knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ/BTEC

Job description

Our Engineering team at Rubix plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines — all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

About The Role

• Work to Rubix UKII HSEQ policies and procedures.
• Strip, inspect and report on equipment using Rubix UKII standard templates.
• Overhaul components ready for equipment rebuild.
• Rebuild units including dynamic balancing of rotors, and record.
• Provide all necessary inspection, job record and timekeeping reports throughout the job process, in line with Rubix UKII policies and procedures.
• Support other job functions as requested by supervision, including site work and operating in other engineering workshops.
• Active participation in on call rota, shift working and overtime requests to ensure service levels are maintained.

Key Skills, Experience & Requirements

• On time delivery of activity. Measured via EOS
• Completed work is to Rubix UKII Specification Standards – Zero Non Conformance Recorded.
• Work completed within the specified time period. Measured via job hours allocated on EOS
• Work area compliance to 5S cleanliness standards.
• Completed formal training. E.g. Indentured apprenticeship, NVQ’s, BTEC’s or relevant experience etc.
• Understanding of industrial applications for equipment being overhauled.