Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Lifts Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £44,300 commensurate on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Conduct thorough examinations, maintenance, commissioning, and defect diagnosis of lifts, lifting appliances and associated systems Operate safe systems of work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience in order to resolve issues and faults associated with the operation and performance of systems Work with technical autonomy and provide advice and guidance to other technical staff Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers Be able to engage with customers and authorities in writing, by telephone or face to face to discuss technical issues and problems Support the wider Teams in their activities to maintain utilisation and produce technical detailed reports Your skills and experiences: Thorough examinations, maintenance, commissioning, and defect diagnosis of Marine Lifts and lifting appliances Technical knowledge and broad experience of Mechanical Systems, specifically lifting appliances and lifts, their maintenance, relevant legislation, and inspection requirements Demonstrable experience of maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems and a keenness to keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates Able to carry out scheduled maintenance, thorough examinations, setting to work, fault diagnosis and defect rectification Qualified to NVQ level 3 & 4 to support inspection and maintenance activities Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Test and Commissioning Team: Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of lifts and lifting appliances on board Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 (T45) Destroyers, Type 23 (T23) Frigates, HUNT class and any contracted tasking, ensuring work is to agreed standards and delivered in the most economical, logical and professional way.