Mobile Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established growing engineering company seeks a Mobile Mechanical Technician for field-based roles across the South of England. Ideal for someone with a Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification, this position offers various responsibilities including maintenance and installations on industrial equipment. Enjoy a competitive salary of £40,000 to £42,000 with additional benefits like a company van, door-to-door pay, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company van

Door-to-Door Pay

Travel uplift

Career progression

Qualifications

• Broad mechanical maintenance skills with troubleshooting ability.
• Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• Willingness to travel and stay away as required.

Responsibilities

• Field-based mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation on diverse industrial equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel with expenses paid and uplift.
• Opportunity for progression into senior or project management roles.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

Mobile Mechanical Technician £40,000-£42,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Company Van + Travel Uplift + Career Progression

Location: Portsmouth (Commutable from: Southampton, Fareham, Havant, Chichester, Gosport, Waterlooville)

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer looking for variety, stability, and real progression? Join a growing engineering business where no two days are the same. You'll work on-site across the South of England, enjoy job security, and benefit from long-term career development. This company is an established provider of mechanical and electrical services, supporting a wide range of industrial clients. With 30+ engineers and steady year-on-year growth, they promote from within and offer the chance to move into leadership or project roles.

You'll be joining a close-knit team that values quality work and supports long-term development. You'll carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations on varied industrial equipment, including pumps, valves, compressors, and machine tools. The role is field-based within an hour of Portsmouth, with occasional travel further afield (accommodation and expenses paid, with a 20% uplift for working away).

This role suits a Level 3-qualified mechanical technician with broad experience, who is happy to travel, fault-find, and grow with a supportive and ambitious company.

The Role:

• Field-based mechanical maintenance, repair, and installation on pumps, valves, compressors, and machine tools.
• Mainly within an hour of Portsmouth with occasional travel and overnight stays (expenses paid plus a 20% uplift).
• 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 the ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Willingness to travel regularly and stay away from home when required, with the ability to obtain DV level security clearance.

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 as 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 depend on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.