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
- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- 10% employer contribution pension scheme (with a 15% NI saving on employee contributions made above 5%, if in the salary sacrifice scheme)
- Death in Service (3 times annual salary) provided by Aviva from day one of employment, plus access to a range of other Aviva wellbeing services
- Financial support for relocation
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric / hybrid vehicles (qualifying period applies)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- Access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- A Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- A great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
- We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
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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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
- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays
- 10% employer contribution pension scheme (with a 15% NI saving on employee contributions made above 5%, if in the salary sacrifice scheme)
- Death in Service (3 times annual salary) provided by Aviva from day one of employment, plus access to a range of other Aviva wellbeing services
- Financial support for relocation
- Salary sacrifice scheme for electric / hybrid vehicles (qualifying period applies)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support on mental, physical, emotional, health and financial issues
- Access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- A Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- A great working environment with a number of social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
- We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
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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