Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. You'll perform field-based mechanical repairs and maintenance on production equipment across the South East. The ideal candidate is Level 3-qualified with mechanical engineering skills and a strong fault-finding ability. The role offers a company van, long-term career development, and the chance to advance into senior management roles. This is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on technicians looking for variety and stability in their careers.

Benefits

Company Van

Training & Career Progression

Qualifications

• Level 3‑qualified mechanical technician with experience in factory or production environments.
• Strong fault‑finding skills and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Field‑based mechanical maintenance, repair, and small works on production equipment.
• Travel across the South East with a company van provided.
• Opportunity for career progression into senior or project management roles.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance skills

Strong fault‑finding ability

Broad experience in production environments

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualifications

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Salary: £42,000 + Company Van + Training & Career Progression

Location: Based from Portsmouth

Are you a hands‑on mechanical technician looking for variety, stability, and the chance to work across production environments?

Join a growing engineering business where no two days are the same. You'll predominantly work on‑site across the South East and benefit from long‑term career development.

This company is an established provider of maintenance services to industrial manufacturing clients. With a growing team of engineers and steady expansion, they promote from within and offer opportunities to move into senior or project‑based roles. You'll be joining a supportive team that values quality work and encourages career progression.

You'll carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and small works on production machinery and associated plant. The role is field‑based, with travel across the South East (company van provided).

This role suits a Level 3‑qualified mechanical technician with broad experience in factory or production environments, strong fault‑finding skills, and a willingness to travel.

The Role

• Field‑based mechanical maintenance, repair, and small works on production equipment and associated plant.
• Travel across the South East, ideally Hampshire‑based.
• Opportunity for career progression into senior or project management roles within a growing engineering company.

The Candidate

• Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• Broad mechanical maintenance skills with strong fault‑finding ability.
• Experience in factory or production environments.
• Willingness to travel across the region, with a flexible approach.

Reference Number: BBBH(removed)

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.