Engineers for hire in Portsmouth

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    3,918

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Organisational Skills5%
    Leadership4%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED42%
    Vocational or technical training25%
    Bachelor's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years40%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    SGN
    Air Products
    Amazon Flex
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years75%
    1-2 years13%
    More than 5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,918 profiles for Engineers in Portsmouth

Last updated: 24 Sept 2026

Engineer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portsmouth: £40,844 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £29,954£55,692 yearly

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  • groundworker/dumper driver

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesRoad RollersDumper OperationDriving LicenceTipper TrucksRide-On Roller Operation

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenance
  • Mechanical Engineer

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    BTECFirst AidNVQFirst Aid CertificationMaintenance

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Maintenance Engineer

    Portsmouth

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSForkliftAbrasive Wheels CertificateCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareMaintenanceHand ToolsElectrical Experience
  • Weapons Engineer

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceMechanical EngineeringWelding

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementBasic MathsCustomer ServiceHospitalityUpselling
  • Senior Engineer

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceCADWelding

    Skills

    Hand ToolsMechanical KnowledgeDrivingMaintenanceStaff TrainingTraining & Development
  • Machine Technician

    Gosport

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceBrazing+1 more

    Skills

    ManufacturingCustomer ServiceMechanical EngineeringHand ToolsStick WeldingMIG Welders

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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?

The average time to fill an engineer role is 70 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: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to engineers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: water hygiene engineer, machine technician and rail engineer.

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 13 years of professional experience.

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