Warehouse Technician / Engineering Assistant

Job description

Driver Hire Southampton is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a hands-on Warehouse Technician / Engineering Assistant to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical, electrical, or technical background who is looking to build a long-term career within a specialist engineering environment.

The role offers a varied working day involving equipment preparation, warehouse operations, stock control, and supporting senior engineers.

Main Duties

• Learning company products and testing specialist heating and cooling equipment within the warehouse
• Assisting lead engineers with testing, preparation, loading, and unloading of equipment
• Following company procedures and health & safety guidelines
• Logging returned items and reporting any faults or damage
• Picking and preparing orders accurately
• Supporting stock control, checks, and reporting shortages
• Keeping the warehouse clean and using equipment such as pressure washers when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Mechanical engineering, electrical, or technical background preferred
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and working on your feet throughout the day
• Basic IT skills including Outlook
• Flexible to work overtime when required
• Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a teams
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn new skills
• High attention to detail and pride in your work

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime available
• Enhanced pension scheme after qualifying period
• Private medical cover after qualifying period
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Gym membership contribution
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Sick pay increasing with service
• Career development and training opportunities

Hours

• 12 week Temp-Perm position
• 40 hours per week plus overtime

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Eastleigh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£28,000 Per Month

Published at

02-06-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English