Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician based in Portsmouth. The role involves field-based mechanical maintenance and small repairs on production equipment. Ideal candidates should hold Level 3 qualifications in mechanical engineering and possess strong fault-finding skills with experience in production environments. Opportunities for career progression into senior roles are available. A company van will be provided for travel across the South East.

Benefits

Company Van

Training & Career Progression

Qualifications

• Level 3-qualified mechanical technician.
• Broad experience in factory or production environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
• Travel across the South East for field-based work.
• Opportunity for career progression into senior roles.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance skills

Strong fault-finding ability

Experience in factory or production environments

Willingness to travel

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 (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.

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. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.