Site Service Engineer

Rubix UKII; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII’s Engineering team delivers practical, innovative solutions to keep customers moving. This field-based role balances on-site maintenance with workshop work across UK sites, focusing on electro-mechanical equipment and systems.

You will perform fault analysis, document actions, undertake repairs, dismantle and re-install equipment, and conduct routine service and commissioning as required. A mechanical apprenticeship, 3+ years of field experience, a clean UK driving licence, and a

Qualifications

• Mechanical apprenticeship, time-served and indentured to ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar, field based, role and working environment.
• Flexible approach to working times in line with company’s reactive nature.
• Knowledge of basic H&S requirements on a production site.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Multi skilled (electro-mechanical capability) an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause and fault-finding analysis on electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
• Document findings, causes and corrective actions, recommending repairs, replacement parts and spares requirements into customer reports.
• Where appropriate and feasible, undertake on-site maintenance, repairs and refurbishment.
• Undertake the dismantling and removal of rotating equipment and other mechanical equipment for removal from site as required.
• Fully dismantle, clean, prepare, repair, refurbish, rebuild and test completed equipment as required.
• Undertake the re-installation of all types of rotating equipment and other mechanical equipment following workshop repair, and conduct field tests and commissioning as per agreed contract.
• Undertake routine service and maintenance work on client’s sites.
• Attend breakdown work on clients’ sites as required.
• Work in the Company’s workshops as business needs dictate.

Education

ONC/HNC/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Our Engineering team at Rubix plays a vital role in solving complex challenges and delivering practical, innovative solutions that keep our customers moving. We bring together talented engineers from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines — all united by a shared commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Whether working onsite or in our specialist facilities, we foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and diverse thinking drives better outcomes. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our customers' needs, we engineer solutions that make a real difference to our clients.

About The Role

• Adhere to Company, Site & Client, H&S policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the safety of yourself and your colleagues. Routinely promote a safe working culture.
• Work in an efficient and effective manner, maintain an organised and controlled workspace.
• Working within the agreed Method Statements and Work Instructions:
  • Conduct root cause and fault-finding analysis on electro-mechanical equipment and systems.
  • Document findings, causes and corrective actions, recommending repairs, replacement parts and spares requirements into customer reports.
  • Where appropriate and feasible, undertake on-site maintenance, repairs and refurbishment.
  • Undertake the dismantling and removal of rotating equipment and other mechanical equipment for removal from site as required.
• Fully dismantle, clean, prepare, repair, refurbish, rebuild and test completed equipment as required.
• Undertake the re-installation of all types of rotating equipment and other mechanical equipment following workshop repair, and conduct field tests and commissioning as per agreed contract.
• Undertake routine service and maintenance work on client’s sites.
• Attend breakdown work on clients’ sites as required.
• Work in the Company’s workshops as business needs dictate.

Key Skills, Experience & Requirements

• Mechanical apprenticeship, time-served and indentured to ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent qualifications.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar, field based, role and working environment.
• Flexible approach to working times in line with company’s reactive nature.
• Knowledge of basic H&S requirements on a production site.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Multi skilled (electro-mechanical capability) an advantage.