Workshop Technician

Wärtsilä; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine technology leader is seeking a Workshop Technician in Fareham, United Kingdom. This permanent role involves executing various workshop tasks such as inspections, modifications, and demanding compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a vocational education in Mechanical Engineering, proven mechanical assembly knowledge, and be able to read technical drawings. Emphasis is placed on teamwork and stakeholder satisfaction, along with opportunities for continuous improvement and personal growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Vocational education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Proven technical knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly procedures in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul service environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions is essential.
• Familiarity with precision measuring equipment is necessary.
• Knowledge of repair procedures such as welding and machining is needed.
• A genuine interest in engineering and hands-on work is essential.
• A desire to continuously improve and effect positive change is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily workshop service tasks including inspections, overhauls, and modifications.
• Operate heavy lifting machinery like forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Produce accurate digital reports and records while working with new digital solutions.
• Liaise closely with the Workshop Senior Technician and others to meet delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all activities.
• Participate actively in the workshop team to achieve common goals.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure ongoing equipment reliability.
• Maximize stakeholder satisfaction, including internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical assembly procedures

Technical drawing interpretation

Precision measuring equipment familiarity

Welding and machining knowledge

Hands-on engineering interest

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Vocational education in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future‑oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services – together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

Workshop Technician

The position is permanent and located in Segensworth, Fareham, United Kingdom.

What you will be doing

• Executing daily workshop service tasks: Inspections/overhauls, reconditioning, modification, testing, cleaning, and machining on a variety of 4‑stroke engine components. The role requirements are varied and suitably challenging to keep this role interesting.
• Operating heavy lifting machinery: Forklifts, overhead cranes.
• Undergoing appropriate training to gain the competencies needed to excel in this role.
• Producing accurate digital reports and records: Building service reports and records as you work with our new digital solution.
• Liaising closely with the Workshop Senior Technician and other Workshop Technicians: Ensure work scopes are kept within the specified delivery schedule.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards: All activities in the workshop and on‑site must adhere to site safety rules and the Company’s Health and Safety standards, as well as ISO 9001/2015 quality standards.
• Playing an integral part in the workshop team: Strive to achieve common goals and meet customer requirements, which may require working overtime hours.
• Carrying out proactive preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the ongoing reliability of our equipment.
• Performing all tasks to ensure maximum stakeholder satisfaction, both internal and external stakeholders.

You will shine in this role, when you have

• A vocational education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven technical knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly procedures in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul service environment.
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions.
• Familiarity with precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of repair procedures such as welding and machining.
• A genuine interest in engineering and hands‑on work.
• A desire to continuously improve and effect positive change to push our team forward.

We will require you to

• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Commute daily to Segensworth, Fareham.

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co‑creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline, by submitting your application through our career portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.

Last application date: 15/12/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.
According to Wärtsila policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.