MEICA Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and leave: 25-27 days + bank

Pension up to 15%

Bonus up to 6%

Enhanced Family leave

Social events

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing support

PW Perks – EV scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is expanding its MEICA Technician team to support clean water operations across Hampshire and West Sussex. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and ICA engineering tasks within treatment assets, pumping stations, and remote sites.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure safety and compliance while contributing to reliable drinking water for local communities.

Qualifications

Experience within mechanical, electrical, or ICA engineering environments.
Relevant engineering qualifications and recognised apprenticeship (essential).
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Commitment to high safety standards and safe systems of work.
Ability to pass a safety-critical medical assessment.
Capability to work in confined spaces and at height.
Willingness to travel across operational sites in Hampshire and West Sussex.

Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across clean water operational sites
Diagnose faults and repair equipment safely and efficiently
Support operational reliability and asset performance
Work on a variety of treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, and remote assets
Complete inspections, testing, and maintenance records accurately
Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures
Participate in standby or emergency response activities where required

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

ICA

PLCs & telemetry

Pumps & valves

Preventative maintenance

Education

Engineering qualifications

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are delighted to be expanding our Production department with multiple Engineering Technician opportunities within our clean water operations.

Are you an experienced and qualified Engineering Technician looking for a role where your skills directly support essential water services for local communities?

We are seeking motivated and safety-focused Technicians to join our team working across areas of Hampshire and West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical infrastructure, treatment assets, pumping stations, and operational sites that help deliver safe, reliable drinking water every day.

We are looking for Technicians with experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Mechanical maintenance and fault finding

• Electrical systems and industrial installations

• PLCs, telemetry, control panels, and process systems

• Pumps, motors, valves, pipework, and associated plant equipment

• Preventative and reactive maintenance within industrial or utility environments

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across clean water operational sites

• Diagnose faults and repair equipment safely and efficiently

• Support operational reliability and asset performance

• Work on a variety of treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, and remote assets

• Complete inspections, testing, and maintenance records accurately

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures

• Participate in standby or emergency response activities where required

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience within mechanical, electrical, or ICA engineering environments

• Relevant engineering qualifications and recognised apprenticeship (essential)

• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider operational team

• Good communication and organisational skills

• Commitment to high safety standards and safe systems of work

• Ability to pass a safety-critical medical assessment

• Capability to work in confined spaces and at height

• Willingness to travel across operational sites in Hampshire and West Sussex

The successful applicant will be required to have a full UK manual car driving licence (Class B), will have to undergo a driving assessment, consent to ongoing driving licence checks and additionally any other safety measures deemed necessary by Portsmouth Water Ltd in connection with driving.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays and leave: 25 - 27 days of annual leave depending on Grade, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

Pension: We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Bonus: You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family leave: Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Social events: All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Life assurance: Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Wellbeing support: Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

PW Perks – Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

- Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Health Cash Plan

Related items and further benefits may apply.

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