Cambridge Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Significant employer pension

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Henderson Brown is partnering with a well-established research facility in Cambridge to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain mechanical plant across multiple buildings, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and fully operational.

The role includes routine inspections, planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-call support, with a Monday–Friday, 39.5-hour week and a strong emphasis on building services and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical maintenance skill set and on-site fault diagnosis.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
• Ability to work safely and independently in a multi-building facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on mechanical plant.
• Complete planned maintenance schedules and respond to breakdowns promptly.
• Monitor building services for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist across maintenance disciplines to deliver a high-quality service.
• Participate in on-call rota to handle urgent maintenance issues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Boilers

HVAC systems

Fault diagnosis

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Technical qualification

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Henderson Brown is partnering with a well-established research facility in Cambridge to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain mechanical plant across multiple buildings, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and fully operational.

The role includes routine inspections, planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-call support, with a Monday–Friday, 39.5-hour week and a strong emphasis on building services and safety compliance.