Site Service Engineer

Rubix UKII; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix in Southampton seeks a hands-on mechanical engineer to service rotating equipment and perform field-based maintenance.

You will dismantle, refurbish and re-install equipment, conduct root-cause analyses and document corrective actions for client reports, while following strict H&S guidelines. A mechanical apprenticeship and a UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical apprenticeship with ONC/HNC/NVQ or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' field-based experience in a similar role.
• Flexible working times to match reactive workloads.
• Knowledge of basic H&S on a production site.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Multi-skilled electro-mechanical capability advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to H&S policies at all times to ensure safety.
• Maintain organized, controlled workspace.
• Perform root cause analysis on electro-mechanical equipment.
• Document findings and recommend repairs or spares.
• Carry out on-site maintenance, repairs and refurbishment.
• Dismantle, refurbish, rebuild and test equipment.
• Reinstall equipment and conduct field tests and commissioning.
• Provide routine service and attend breakdowns.
• Work in workshops when required.

Skills

Field-based work

Safety compliance

Driving licence

Flexible hours

Electro-mechanical

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship (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.