Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical), National Oceanography Centre

Position Overview

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Salary: GBP £35,151 to £38,662 annually

Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months, full-time (37 hours per week)

Education Required: Mechanical or Electrical NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Experience Required: Previous knowledge of building services, electrical or mechanical installation and maintenance

Description

The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is hiring a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) at its Southampton site, on a fixed-term six-month appointment with a salary of £35,151 to £38,662 annually for 37 hours per week.

NOC is the United Kingdom’s leading institution for integrated coastal and deep ocean research. Through ground-breaking research, collaboration, and innovation, NOC works to gain a deeper understanding of the ocean to help every living thing on the planet flourish, focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems and underpinning UK and international policy, business, and societal outcomes.

The Multi-Skilled Engineer joins the Estates Department to maintain and improve the Southampton site, which combines simple offices and complex laboratories and workshops at the cutting edge of marine science.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance alongside minor project works on the NOC Southampton site.
• Work across a wide range of maintenance tasks including low voltage electrical, BMS, fire alarms, security systems, and AHUs.
• Support maintenance in offices, complex laboratories, and specialised research workshops.
• Contribute to facility readiness and reliability for active oceanographic research operations.
• Coordinate with research staff and Estates colleagues to schedule and execute maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, issues identified, and follow-up actions.

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous knowledge of building services in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience of electrical or mechanical installation and maintenance.
• Ability to work in a complex, dynamic research environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn additional systems as required.

Additional Notes

• 30 days contractual annual leave plus 3.5 closure days and bank holidays.
• 10 percent employer pension contribution with 15 percent NI saving on employee contributions above 5 percent (salary sacrifice scheme).
• Death in Service cover (3 times annual salary) provided by Aviva from day one.
• Additional training provided as required.

How to Apply

Apply through the National Oceanography Centre careers portal.

Required application materials:

• CV detailing relevant building services, electrical, or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Cover letter expressing interest in supporting marine research operations at NOC Southampton.
• Copies of NVQ or equivalent qualifications.