Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

National Oceanography Centre, Southampton

Fixed Term Appointment (6 months)

Full time (37 hours per week)

£35,151 - £38,662

Who are we?

About the role

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

Our 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. You will work on 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 a challenging and dynamic environment but very rewarding at the same time.

About you

We are looking for someone with Mechanical or Electrical qualification NVQ3 or equivalent with previous knowledge of building services, as this role is for a multi-skilled engineer to work within the building services environment. Experience of electrical or mechanical installation and maintenance is essential for this role. Any additional training will be provided as required you.

Why NOC?

We offer a generous set of benefits, including:

- 30 days contractual annual leave, plus 3.5 extra closure days and bank holidays

- financial support for relocation

- a salary sacrifice scheme for electric / hybrid vehicles (qualifying period applies)

- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards

- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories

- we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer

Location

This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.

Submitting an application 

Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in the position. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07355 676794

Date advert posted: 29/04/2026

Closing date: 27/05/2026. This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.

Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.