Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

National Oceanography Centre; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension 10% employer contribution

Relocation support

Cycle2Work scheme

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton is recruiting a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with Electrical or Mechanical background to join the Estates Department for a fixed-term 6-month appointment.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on building services, including LV, BMS, alarms, security, AHUs, across offices, labs and workshops.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification NVQ3 or equivalent with knowledge of building services.
• Experience of electrical or mechanical installation and maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve site facilities, including low voltage systems, BMS, fire alarms, security systems and AHUs.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and minor projects within offices, laboratories and workshops.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Building services

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Job description

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 153.62kb)

Job Reference

NOC12330

Employment Details

Fixed Term Appointment (6 months)

Full time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £36,382 - £40,016

Closing Date: 16/09/2026

Closing Date: 16/08/2026

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 153.62kb)

Who are we?

We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through our ground-breaking research, collaboration, and game-changing innovation we work to gain a deeper understanding of our ocean, helping every living thing on our planet flourish.

We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.

The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide. To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.

Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organisation.

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with either an Electrical or Mechanical background to join our Estates Department and help us maintain and improve our site.

Our maintenance team undertakes planned and reactive maintenance alongside minor project works on our Southampton site. The site is highly serviced and unique in design, construction and operation. You will work on a wide range of maintenance tasks including low voltage, BMS, fire alarms, security systems and AHU’s within simple offices through to complex laboratories and workshops at the cutting edge of science. It can be a challenging and dynamic environment but very rewarding at the same time.

About You

We are looking for someone with Mechanical or Electrical qualification NVQ3 or equivalent with previous knowledge of building services, as this role is for a multi-skilled engineer to work within the building services environment. Experience of electrical or mechanical installation and maintenance is essential for this role. Any additional training will be provided as required you.

Why NOC?

We Offer a Generous Set Of Benefits, Including

• 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
• a 10% employer contribution pension scheme (with a 15% NI saving on employee contributions made above 5%, if in the salary sacrifice scheme)
• Death in Service (3 times annual salary) provided by Aviva from day one of employment, plus access to a range of other Aviva wellbeing services
• financial support for relocation
• a salary sacrifice scheme for electric / hybrid vehicles (qualifying period applies)
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
• access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
• a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
• a great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
• we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer

Location

This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.

Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy / maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability.

Date advert posted: 19/08/2026

Closing date: 16/08/2026. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.

Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.