Mobile Service Engineer/Mobile Handyperson

SeeMeHired; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of modular buildings in the UK seeks a Mobile Service Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and installing modular buildings and providing exceptional service to clients. The role requires skills in plumbing, joinery, and electrics, along with a full driving licence. This position offers competitive salary, company van, and generous holiday allowance in a secure, family-run company with progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Provision of a company van

Generous holiday allowance

Group pension

Annual salary review

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in site accommodation hire, installation, and maintenance.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Presentable and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cabin, modular, and welfare fleet mechanically and electrically.
• Perform on-site installation and dismantling works.
• Advise customers on chargeable call-outs and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Joinery skills

Electrical skills

Customer service attitude

DIY skills

Education

Full driving licence

Job description

Overview

Wernick Hire, the UK's largest and longest standing National provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation, is looking for a talented individual to join their team as a Mobile Service Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cabin, modular and welfare fleet mechanically and electrically, fix plumbing in canteens and toilet blocks, replace door handles, and perform all aspects of joinery work including replacing wall and ceiling boards, fitting and easing of internal doors, partition walls and roof repairs.
• Perform on‑site installation and dismantling works such as erecting or dismantling staircases and link units.
• Fill out necessary paperwork and advise customers if call‑outs are chargeable; receive required training.
• Act as a client‑facing representative, providing helpful and professional service.
• Carry out multiple visits within a day, adopting a “fix‑it‑first‑time” approach.
• Adapt and organise work effectively, displaying a keen attitude.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full driving licence.
• Experience in site accommodation hire, installation and maintenance; experience in a similar role.
• Skills in plumbing, joinery and electrics (suited to a handyman/woman).
• Excellent customer service attitude and presentability.
• Self‑motivated with good DIY skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desired Criteria

Experience in cabin fitting would be a distinct advantage.

Company Information

Established since 1934, The Wernick Group continues to be a family‑run and owned company that has more than doubled its profits in the last five years. The group has grown from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation. With 40 centres across 36 UK locations, we offer diverse opportunities in public and private sectors, and we are committed to excellence, continuous investment in people, environmental responsibility, and clear progression paths for employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Provision of a company van.
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service).
• Option to buy extra holidays.
• Option to sell or carry over holiday.
• Group pension.
• Annual salary review each January.
• Life insurance of two times annual salary.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities.
• Family‑run and well‑established, secure company (trading 90 years).
• Open door policy.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers).
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.
• Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey.