Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Estates & Facilities team, supporting a diverse and complex building portfolio. You'll be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and compliance activities to ensure all mechanical systems remain safe, reliable, and operational.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on:

HVAC systems

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

Chilled Beams

Boilers

Pumps

Hot & Cold Water Systems

Plumbing Installations

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently.

Undertake minor mechanical installations and alterations.

Inspect, service, and maintain plant rooms and building services infrastructure.

Support compliance activities relating to water hygiene, pressure systems, and mechanical services.

Carry out water hygiene tasks including temperature monitoring, flushing, and remedial works in line with HSG274 and ACOP L8 guidance.

Accurately record maintenance activities using CAFM systems and digital devices.

Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Liaise with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate works.

Identify recurring faults and recommend service improvements.

Complete mandatory training and health & safety

requirements.

Support apprentices and junior engineers through coaching and mentoring.

Participate in the engineering on-call rota, providing emergency out-of-hours support when required.

Benefits

Permanent position

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing technical training and development

Staff discounts and employee benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Excellent career progression opportunitiesPerson Specification

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Plumbing & Heating, or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of:

HVAC systems

Hot & Cold Water Systems

Pumps

AHUs

FCUs

Chilled Beams

Proven fault-finding and problem-solving experience.

Experience within a large, complex, or multi-site maintenance environment.

Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance

requirements.

Experience using CAFM systems, mobile devices, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and email systems.

Knowledge of water hygiene, Legionella control, HSG274 and ACOP L8.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable

Experience within higher education, healthcare, public sector, or similarly complex environments.

Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).

Experience with steam and pressure systems.

City & Guilds F-Gas & ODS Regulations (Category I - 2079-11).

Level 2 Diploma in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join a respected organisation, work across a varied estate, and develop their career within a professional engineering environment.

Permanent | 35 Hours per Week