Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer

Marine Resources; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Onsite parking

Job summary

Marine Resources Limited in Swanwick, Hampshire is seeking a hands-on Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer to join a busy maintenance team in the marine sector. The role combines electrical fault-finding with mechanical servicing of heavy plant and lifting equipment, delivering safe, reliable operation and planned preventative maintenance.

Based on site with travel across the South Coast, you will work with marina teams and external contractors to keep equipment running, document maintenance and

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical fault-finding and repair, preferably within plant, machinery or a similar environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience working with engines, hydraulic systems, pressure systems or mechanical components.
• Confidence using a range of hand and power tools, including grinders.
• An understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices, particularly when working outdoors.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on safe and effective repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant, machinery and lifting equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across motors, wiring, switches, sensors, control circuits, batteries and charging systems.
• Undertaking mechanical repairs to machinery including forklifts, tractors, boat hoists, engines, hydraulic rams, hoses and transmissions.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Working with marina and maintenance teams, as well as external contractors, to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records.
• Supporting improvements to equipment reliability, performance and safety.
• Following risk assessments, safe working procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Engines & hydraulics

Power tools

Risk assessments

Independent work

Team collaboration

Proactive maintenance

Outdoor work safety

Tools

Grinders

Job description

Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer

Location: Swanwick, Hampshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent Closing Date: 27th November 2026

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled and practical Plant Mechanic / Electrical Engineer to join a busy maintenance team within the marine industry.

This is a hands-on role combining electrical fault-finding and diagnostics with mechanical maintenance and repair of heavy plant, lifting equipment and machinery.

You'll play an important part in keeping essential equipment safe, reliable and operating efficiently, carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance alongside responding to breakdowns.

The role is based at Swanwick, with travel to sites across the South Coast.

The Role

Working across a range of marine and industrial plant equipment, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on plant, machinery and lifting equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across motors, wiring, switches, sensors, control circuits, batteries and charging systems.
• Undertaking mechanical repairs to machinery including forklifts, tractors, boat hoists, engines, hydraulic rams, hoses and transmissions.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Working with marina and maintenance teams, as well as external contractors, to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records.
• Supporting improvements to equipment reliability, performance and safety.
• Following risk assessments, safe working procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and has a logical approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in electrical fault-finding and repair, preferably within plant, machinery or a similar environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience working with engines, hydraulic systems, pressure systems or mechanical components.
• Confidence using a range of hand and power tools, including grinders.
• An understanding of risk assessments and safe working practices, particularly when working outdoors.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with a focus on safe and effective repairs.

Experience within the marine industry or working with lifting equipment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical cover.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to an online GP service, available 7 days a week.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within an established marine maintenance environment.

This role involves outdoor working, travel across the South Coast, occasional nights away and weekend work when required.

You'll be joining a friendly, hardworking team where there's plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and build on your existing experience.

Please note: The employer reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date: 27th November 2026