Facilities Mechanical M&E Engineer - Water Hygiene & HVAC

4Recruitment Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced M&E Engineer with a strong mechanical bias to join our facilities team on a busy university campus in Colchester. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services, ensuring compliance and reliability while supporting water hygiene management.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, knowledge of ACOP L8/HSG274, and the ability to work in occupied environments. Out-of-hours call-outs may be involved.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or Equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in commercial building maintenance or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services plant.
• Perform servicing and inspections of pumps, expansion vessels and related systems.
• Carry out water hygiene compliance activities in line with ACOP L8 and HSG274.
• Respond to breakdowns and restore plant operation efficiently.
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of service delivery across the estate.
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota when required.

Skills

PPM

Reactive maintenance

HVAC plant

Pumps & pressurisation

Water hygiene

Legionella control

Diagnostics

Occupied environments

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

4Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced M&E Engineer with a strong mechanical bias to join our facilities team on a busy university campus in Colchester. You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services, ensuring compliance and reliability while supporting water hygiene management.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, knowledge of ACOP L8/HSG274, and the ability to work in occupied environments. Out-of-hours call-outs may be involved.