Workshop Technician

Wärtsilä Corp; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology company based in Segensworth, Fareham, UK is looking for a Workshop Technician. This full-time position requires a vocational education in Mechanical Engineering and technical experience in maintenance. The role involves executing workshop service tasks and collaborating with a team to ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a genuine interest in engineering and continuous improvement. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven technical knowledge and experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
• A genuine interest in engineering and hands-on work.
• Desire to continuously improve and effect positive change.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily workshop service tasks including inspections and overhauls.
• Operate heavy lifting machinery like forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Produce accurate digital reports and maintain safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the workshop team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical assembly procedures

Reading technical drawings

Precision measuring equipment

Repair procedures (welding/machining)

Hands-on engineering

Education

Vocational education in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Workshop Technician

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and is driving the industry toward a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, Wärtsilä delivers efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of its customers. The digitalisation and new technologies are opening a new era of shipping, and we are constantly looking for future‑oriented talent to help shape this journey.

We are now looking for a Workshop Technician to join the Engine Services Team at our base in Segensworth, Fareham, United Kingdom. This is a permanent position located in the UK.

Location: Segensworth, Fareham, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full‑time

What you will be doing

• Executing daily workshop service tasks: inspections, overhauls, reconditioning, modification, testing, cleaning and machining of 4‑stroke engine components.
• Operating heavy lifting machinery: forklifts, overhead cranes.
• Undergoing appropriate training to gain the competencies needed to excel in this role.
• Producing accurate digital reports and records using our new digital solution.
• Liaising closely with the Workshop Senior Technician and other Workshop Technicians to keep work scopes within the specified delivery schedule.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards: adherence to site safety rules and the company’s Health and Safety standards, as well as ISO 9001/2015 quality standards.
• Playing an integral part in the workshop team, striving to achieve common goals and meeting customer requirements, which may require working overtime hours.
• Carrying out proactive preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the ongoing reliability of our equipment.
• Performing all tasks to ensure maximum stakeholder satisfaction: both internal and external stakeholders.

You will shine in this role, when you have

• A vocational education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven technical knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly procedures in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul service environment.
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions.
• Familiarity with precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of repair procedures such as welding and machining.
• A genuine interest in engineering and hands‑on work.
• A desire to continuously improve and effect positive change to push our team forward.

We will require you to

• Have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Commute daily to Segensworth, Fareham.

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership, and taking responsibility for our work. We support each other’s growth and co‑creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We strive for a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We don’t always get it right the first time, but we learn and grow from mistakes. We open the floor for everyone to voice opinions freely. That’s why we built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, so you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application through our career portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.
Last application date: 15/12/2025.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that, according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.