Maintenance Engineer - Field based

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a field-based role in Portsmouth. This opportunity offers a competitive salary along with door-to-door pay, company van, and professional development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are qualified electricians eager for variety and career growth, ready to travel around the South of England.

Benefits

Company van

Paid travel/accommodation

Door-to-door pay

Training & career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced electrician with completed apprenticeship.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive attitude.
• Flexible and willing to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance, testing, and installation across multiple sites.
• Promote internal career progression into senior roles like project management.
• Manage travel and accommodations when working away from home.

Skills

Fault-finding

Proactivity

Independence

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition certification

Inspection & Testing (2391)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Field Based
Salary: £40,000-£42,000 + Door-to-Door Pay + Company Van + Training & Career Progression
Location: Portsmouth (Commutable from: Southampton, Fareham, Havant, Chichester, Gosport)

Are you a qualified electrician looking for stable work, technical variety, and genuine career progression?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company offering long-term security, development into senior roles, and the chance to work with well-known clients across specialist sectors.

The business is an established engineering services provider with a strong reputation and a team of 30+ engineers. They're known for investing in their people, with a clear track record of internal promotion and ongoing growth.

You'll be part of a mobile team carrying out electrical maintenance, testing, and installation across customer sites in the South of England. Some travel and overnight stays are involved, with all expenses covered. External training is supported where beneficial.

Ideal for an experienced electrician looking for steady work, variety, and the chance to grow with a company that values its team.

The Role:

• Varied, hands-on work - Electrical maintenance, testing, and installation across multiple sites, offering technical variety and autonomy.
• Career progression - Clear internal pathways into senior roles like project management; the company promotes from within.
• Strong package - £40-£42k salary, door-to-door pay, company van, and paid travel/accommodation when working away.

The Candidate:

• Qualified and experienced - Completed an electrical apprenticeship with 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing (2391) certifications.
• Flexible and mobile - Willing to travel to sites across the South of England and stay away from home when required.
• Professional and proactive - Strong fault-finding skills, a can-do attitude, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Reference Number: BBBH254730
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.