Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Boiler House)

Location Portsmouth
Salary £37,000
Job type Permanent
Discipline Service
Reference V-46521
We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the busy Operations & Maintenance team at Portsmouth Naval Base. This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping the base running safely and efficiently.

What you’ll be doing:
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of equipment – from pumps, steam and boiler systems to hoists, winches, saws, grinders, and other workshop machinery.

  • Supporting the Boiler House team with the safe running and upkeep of the steam plant.

  • Fault-finding, repairs and testing to keep systems safe, reliable, and fully compliant.

  • Using mobile systems to manage and complete work orders.

  • Working both independently and as part of a close-knit team to meet operational KPIs.

  • Occasionally providing on-call support for harbour radar and critical systems.

Key Experience: To succeed, you will ideally have:

  • Completed a mechanical apprenticeship or have proven experience and knowledge in mechanical theory and principles.

  • Gained or be working towards industry accredited qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, Gas Safe, Steam accreditation.

  • Competence in using a wide range of hand tools and equipment.

  • Hands-on experience of carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, rectification and reporting.

  • Familiarity with technical specifications and safe systems of work.

  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.

  • Knowledge and application of Health and Safety best practice.

  • IT literacy and confidence using mobile maintenance systems.

Behaviours: You’ll need to demonstrate:

  • Collaboration – working well as part of a team.

  • Positive communication – clear and professional at all times.

  • Professionalism and integrity – reliable and accountable.

Key Competencies:
  • Flexibility – adaptable approach to changing priorities.

  • Results orientation – delivering high-quality work to deadline.

  • Proactivity – driving continuous improvement.

  • Planning & organisation – effective prioritisation of tasks and resources.

  • Achievement & initiative – overcoming obstacles and looking ahead.

Qualifications & Memberships:
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • Ability to obtain security clearance.

Why join? This isn’t a static fitting role – you’ll be at the heart of maintaining the mechanical infrastructure that underpins one of the UK’s most important naval bases. You’ll work on a broad range of systems, develop new skills, and make a real difference to safe operations every single day.

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