Day Mechanical Engineer

ISS; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain, repair, and install mechanical services equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in building services maintenance, strong health and safety knowledge, and an NVQ or City & Guilds qualification. The role involves performing inspections, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position includes the use of a company van and offers opportunities for career development within an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering (1788 or equivalent).
• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance, including fault finding and installation.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Detect and diagnose faults in mechanical systems.
• Test and calibrate systems using precision instruments.

Skills

Experience in mechanical building services maintenance

Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Time management skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing mechanical and building services equipment. You will work closely with the client and internal teams to uphold high standards of safety, compliance, and service excellence, while contributing to innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment in line with codes and manufacturer guidelines.
• Detect and diagnose faults in mechanical systems, dismantle devices, and replace defective parts as required.
• Test and calibrate systems using precision instruments to ensure optimal performance.
• Plan and lay out work assignments, determining appropriate methods, techniques, and materials.
• Comply with all relevant safety regulations, codes, and company policies.
• Manage time effectively, prioritising tasks and responding to urgent requests.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs, including work orders and material estimates.
• Oversee contractor activities, including issuing Permits to Work and ensuring standards are met.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering (1788 or equivalent).
• Experience in mechanical building services maintenance, including fault finding, installation, and inspection / testing.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage ambiguity effectively.
• Full UK driving licence (role includes company van).

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.