Engineers for hire in Portsmouth
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Organisational Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
BAE Systems
CBRE
Securitas Security Services
Time at current job
More than 5 years67%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,006 profiles for Engineers in Portsmouth
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portsmouth: £40,445 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £29,845 – £54,808 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Engineer
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
CSCSGas Safe RegisterNVQDriving LicenceAsbestos AwarenessMaintenanceSkills
Communication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPower ToolsMaintenanceOperations Manager
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsLogisticsDriving LicenceElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Skills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipBilingualArabicEnglishHealth Care Assistant
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOVID-19 ProtocolsNVQFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceInfection Prevention & Control+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceCare HomeOrganisational SkillsMechanical Engineer
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
BTECNVQFirst Aid CertificationLevel 2 in Performing Engineering OperationsSkills
Driving LicenceCustomer AcquisitionLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementMechanical Electrical Service Engineer
Fareham
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsBTECNVQLevel 2 in Performing Engineering OperationsSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsLeadershipElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsSecond Fix Electrical WiringMechanical Engineer
Portsmouth
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceDriving+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceMechanical EngineeringMaintenancePlumbingMinor Refurbishment Works
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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?
The average time to fill an engineer role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do engineers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an engineer include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for engineers?
Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: NVQ, Driving Licence and BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
What are some job titles related to engineers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer and deputy platform manager.
What level of education is common for an engineer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an engineer in Portsmouth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an engineer?
Most engineers have 10 years of professional experience.
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