Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer
Northampton
£38,000 - £42,500

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established facilities management team, working across a large commercial campus environment.

This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to join an excellent facilities team and play a key role in keeping critical mechanical and building services systems operating safely and efficiently.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across the site, carrying out fault finding, repairs and general mechanical building services maintenance.
The role will involve working with a range of mechanical systems, including plumbing, heating, pumps, motors, belts and actuators, as well as carrying out water sampling.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building services maintenance. You will ideally have:

Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing or another relevant mechanical discipline.
Strong fault-finding, maintenance, installation and inspection/testing experience.
Previous experience carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance.
Experience working within FM or building services across commercial properties.
Good knowledge of commercial plumbing and heating systems.
Experience with pumps, motors, belts and actuators.
Experience with water sampling.
A strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessments and method statements.
Full UK driving licence. Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules and engineering standards.
Respond promptly and effectively to reactive maintenance issues and helpdesk requests.
Complete fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on mechanical plant and building services systems.
Coordinate initial actions for client requests and engineering-related issues.
Manage and supervise specialist subcontractors carrying out PPM and reactive works.
Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with relevant procedures and standards. Working Hours & Package

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
£38,000 - £42,500 basic salary.
Healthcare package.
At least 1 day per week working at sites in Cambridge. Company van provided for this day
Potential for additional call-out/on-call work, with a proposed £150 weekly uplift for a week on call.
Enhanced DBS required

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