Mechanical Fitter

Rubix UKII; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking an engineer to join our team in the UK to overhaul equipment, inspect components, balance rotors, and report using standard templates. You will support other site tasks and participate in on-call rotations to ensure service levels are met.

The role emphasises on-time delivery, adherence to Rubix UKII specifications, and accurate timekeeping across job records. Relevant apprenticeships or NVQ/BTEC training is valued.

Qualifications

• On-time delivery and adherence to schedules as measured by EOS.
• Completed formal training such as indentured apprenticeships or NVQs/BTECs or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of industrial applications for equipment being overhauled.

Responsibilities

• Strip, inspect and report on equipment using Rubix UKII templates.
• Overhaul components and prepare for rebuild; dynamic balancing of rotors where applicable.
• Provide inspection, job record and timekeeping reports per Rubix UKII policies.
• Support other job functions including site work and workshop activities as required by supervision.
• Participate in on-call rota, shift work and overtime to maintain service levels.

Skills

On time delivery

Zero non-conformance

EOS hours

5S cleanliness

Formal training

Industrial applications

Education

Indentured apprenticeship

NVQ/BTEC or equivalent

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.