Mechanical Fitter

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH; Tipner; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Staff car parking

Training and development

Staff wellbeing programmes

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking an Estates Reactive Maintenance professional to work as part of the Estates Reactive Maintenance team, operating autonomously to provide a reactive and planned maintenance service for all University buildings. This on-site role ensures that work is carried out efficiently and in compliance with university procedures and statutory legislation.

Interviews are anticipated on 26 October 2026.

Job description

You will work as part of the Estates Reactive Maintenance team, working autonomously to provide a reactive and planned maintenance service for all University buildings. Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, compliant with university procedures and statutory legislation.

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 26 October 2026. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Leon Marrett at Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our, New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.