Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer

Premier Marinas Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Medical Cover

25 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Premier Marinas Ltd is seeking a skilled Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance Department. This hands-on role focuses on electrical fault-finding and diagnosis, alongside mechanical maintenance of heavy plant, lifting equipment and machinery across our marina sites, including travel to sites along the South Coast.

Based at Swanwick Marina Head Office, the role involves routine servicing, breakdown response and preventative maintenance, complying with risk assessments and

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical fault-finding and repair on plant or machinery.
• Strong mechanical skills including engines, hydraulics or similar systems.
• Proficiency with hand-held power tools and safe operation.
• Experience creating or following risk assessments and SOPs for outdoor environments.
• Logical troubleshooting abilities and clear communication in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on site equipment across marina locations.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on motors, switches, sensors, and charging systems.
• Repair dry stack forklifts, tractors, boat hoists, engines and other plant machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support safety improvements.
• Coordinate with marina teams and contractors; occasional travel required.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Hand tools proficiency

Risk assessments & SOPs

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a skilled, practical and proactive Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer to join our friendly, hardworking team in Premier Marinas' Maintenance Department.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on electrical fault-finding and diagnosis, alongside substantial mechanical maintenance and repair of heavy plant, lifting equipment and machinery across our sites.

You’ll help keep essential equipment safe, reliable and working efficiently, responding to breakdowns as well as carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of electrical fault-finding and repair, ideally on plant, machinery or similar equipment.
• Strong practical mechanical skills, including experience with engines, hydraulic or pressure systems, and mechanical components.
• Confidence using a range of hand-held power tools, including grinders.
• Experience of risk assessments and safe operating procedures, particularly in an outdoor working environment.
• A logical approach to troubleshooting, good communication skills and a focus on safe, effective repairs.

The role will involve routine servicing, preventative maintenance and responding to electrical and mechanical breakdowns across Premier Marinas sites. Duties include fault-finding on motors, wiring, switches, sensors, control circuits, batteries and charging systems, alongside mechanical repairs to dry stack forklifts, tractors, boat hoists, engines, rams, hoses, transmissions and other plant machinery.

You’ll also work with marina teams and contractors, keep accurate maintenance records, and help improve equipment reliability and safety.

The role is based at our Head Office in Swanwick Marina and includes travel to sites across the South Coast. It involves outdoor working, with occasional nights away and weekend work as required.

Experience in the marine industry or with lifting equipment would be advantageous but is not essential. We’ll support you to grow your skills and reach your potential.

Job role

Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer

Rota

Mon-Fri with occasional weekend work

Job type

Full time / Permanent

Job location

Travel required across marina locations

Closing

27/11/26

Premier Marinas offers a competitive salary and pension, 24/7 access to an online GP, Private Medical Cover, free onsite parking, 25 days annual leave incl. additional birthday leave and other benefits, alongside training and development opportunities delivered through our dedicated online academy.

At Premier Marinas, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We treat all applicants equally and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Note: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK on start of contract will be required. Our Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th November2026although we reserve the right appoint prior to the closing date. Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of that date.

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