Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

About

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Brixworth, Northampton

Salary: £44,000 - £48,000

Contract: Temp to Perm

Hours: Shift Pattern + On Call

Parking: Available On Site

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy Facilities Management team based at a prestigious static site in Brixworth, Northampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a mechanical bias to work within a client-facing environment, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor project works across a diverse range of building services equipment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all mechanical and associated systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational while delivering exceptional service to the client.

Shift Pattern

Rotating shifts including:

• Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Sunday to Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Late Shift, 2:00pm - 11:00pm
• On-call rota, 2 weeks at a time
• Weekend shifts may require 6:00am starts

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with contract schedules
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns
• Maintain HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, valves, boilers, water systems and associated mechanical plant
• Operate and monitor the Building Management System (BMS)
• Undertake small installation works and minor project tasks
• Complete minor fabric maintenance and painting works as required
• Support compliance activities including L8 water hygiene requirements
• Supervise and coordinate specialist subcontractors on site
• Ensure all maintenance documentation and records are accurately completed
• Provide detailed reports and quotations for remedial works
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and build strong client relationships
• Support wider Facilities Management activities across the site

Requirements

Essential

• Mechanical bias
• Level 2 Plumbing qualification or equivalent mechanical qualification
• Experience working within Facilities Management or Building Services
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical plant
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Desirable

• L8 Water Hygiene knowledge
• Experience using Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or critical environment

What's on Offer?

• £44,000 - £48,000 salary
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 20 weeks
• Static site role
• On-site parking
• Long-term career progression
• Supportive Facilities Management team

If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity within a well-established Facilities Management environment, apply today.