Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

Company: National Oceanography Centre

Location: Southampton

Posted: May 2nd, 2026

Job Information

Location: Southampton

Function: Operations

Group: Estates

Duration: 6 months (Fixed Term Appointment)

Salary: £35,151 - £38,662

Closing Date: 27/05/2026

About the Role

We are recruiting a Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer with either an Electrical or Mechanical background to join our Estates Department and help maintain and improve our site.

The maintenance team undertakes planned and reactive maintenance alongside minor project works on our Southampton site. The site is highly serviced and unique in design, construction and operation. The role involves a wide range of maintenance tasks including low voltage, BMS, fire alarms, security systems and AHU’s within simple offices through to complex laboratories and workshops at the cutting edge of science. It can be challenging and dynamic but very rewarding.

About You

Qualifications: Mechanical or Electrical NVQ3 or equivalent.

Experience: Previous knowledge of building services and experience in electrical or mechanical installation and maintenance is essential.

Additional training will be provided as required.

Benefits

Compliance

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position, as we strive to create a supportive and equitable environment where all voices are valued and heard.

Those seeking employment at NOC are considered solely on their qualifications, skills and experience, without regard to gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, relationship status, family status (including pregnancy/maternity leave) or any other protected characteristic.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the position and declare a disability.

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