Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer

Vertu FM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zones 1 & 2 Travelcard

Pension

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

Job summary

Vertu FM is seeking a Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer to cover a portfolio of premium commercial and residential properties in Central London (Zones 1–2). The role involves traveling between sites, performing planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, and delivering high-quality service to clients and occupiers.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Plumbing qualification and have strong fault-finding skills, with experience in building services PPM and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Plumbing qualification.
• Experience in planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in commercial/high-end residential sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive mechanical repairs.
• Perform mechanical fault finding, diagnostics and remedial works.
• Maintain pumps, valves, pipework and associated building services.
• Support heating, hot water, ventilation and general plant systems.
• Carry out minor mechanical installations, replacements and repairs.
• Support general building services PPM and maintenance as required.
• Respond to plant faults and carry out first-line diagnostics.
• Ensure compliance inspections and checks are completed.
• Liaise professionally with clients and occupiers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Travel between client sites across Central London.

Education

Level 3 Plumbing qualification

Job description

Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer

West End / Central London – Zones 1 & 2 Permanent, Full Time Up to £45,000–£46,000 DOE + Zone 1–2 Travelcard + Excellent Package

We are working exclusively with a reputable, fast-growing and forward-thinking facilities management business with a strong company culture and ambitious plans for continued growth.

Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer to support a portfolio of high-end commercial and residential buildings across Central London.

This is a foot mobile role covering multiple client sites throughout Zones 1 and 2, where travel between buildings is a core part of the position.

The role would suit an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and working across high-quality client environments while delivering a professional service to clients and occupiers.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a portfolio of commercial and high-end residential properties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive mechanical repairs.
• Mechanical fault finding, diagnosis and remedial works.
• Maintaining pumps, valves, pipework and associated mechanical building services.
• Supporting heating, hot water, ventilation and general plant systems.
• Carrying out minor mechanical installations, replacements and repairs.
• Supporting general building services PPM and maintenance where required.
• Responding to plant and equipment faults and carrying out first-line diagnostics.
• Supporting statutory compliance and completing relevant inspections and checks.
• Liaising professionally with clients, occupiers, subcontractors and colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate job reports, maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Carrying out plant room and service-area inspections.
• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety or operational issues.
• Travelling on foot and by public transport between client sites throughout Zones 1 and 2.
• Participating in the out-of-hours callout rota following successful completion of probation.

The Person

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Level 3 qualified Plumber.
• Have strong experience carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Have experience working within commercial or high-end residential sites.
• Be experienced in mechanical works as well as general PPM maintenance.
• Have good mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Be comfortable carrying out general building services PPM alongside mechanical maintenance.
• Be professional, presentable and confident dealing directly with clients and occupiers.
• Be comfortable working independently across multiple sites.
• Be happy travelling on foot and by public transport throughout Central London.

Desirable

• Experience with pumps, valves, heating systems, hot water systems and ventilation.
• Unvented Hot Water qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• PASMA and IPAF.
• Experience with BMS, controls and associated building-services plant.

Package

• Up to Salary £45,000–£46,000 DOE.
• Zones 1 & 2 Travelcard.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday.
• Callout rota – approximately 1 week in 6.
• £200 standby payment for the callout week.
• Overtime rates apply when called out, with a minimum four-hour payment.
• Overtime available.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Supportive and friendly engineering team.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.