Lead Mechanical Engineer

Facilitate Search Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and progression opportunities

Lead responsibility

Manchester-based position

Job summary

Facilitate Search Ltd is seeking a Lead Mechanical Operative in Manchester to lead mechanical maintenance on site within a facilities management contract. The role combines hands-on technical work with site leadership, driving delivery of planned and reactive maintenance and overseeing junior engineers.

The successful candidate will have a recognised mechanical/plumbing qualification and a strong background in building services, with experience in supervision being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical/plumbing qualification is required.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability.
• Lead, senior or supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical maintenance activities across site.
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance.
• Responding to reactive faults and breakdowns.
• Fault finding and repairs across mechanical systems.
• Supporting and guiding other engineers.
• Monitoring PPM completion and outstanding works.
• Liaising with site management and contractors.
• Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Fault finding

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/plumbing qualification

Job description

Lead Mechanical Operative

Location: Manchester
Salary: £43,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Were recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Operative to join a Facilities Management contract in Manchester.

This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer who wants to take greater responsibility for site maintenance delivery while remaining hands‑on technically.

The Role

Youll act as a senior mechanical presence on site, supporting the wider engineering team and helping ensure planned and reactive maintenance is delivered effectively.

Typical duties will include:

• Leading mechanical maintenance activities across site
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
• Responding to reactive faults and breakdowns
• Fault finding and repairs across mechanical systems
• Supporting and guiding other engineers
• Monitoring PPM completion and outstanding works
• Hot and cold water system maintenance
• Pumps, valves, AHUs and associated mechanical plant
• Supporting legionella and water hygiene compliance
• Completing maintenance records and CAFM updates
• Liaising with site management and contractors
• Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed

What Were Looking For

• Recognised mechanical/plumbing qualification
• Strong commercial maintenance background
• Previous Facilities Management experience
• Experience working on mechanical plant and building services
• Lead, senior or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Whats On Offer?

• £43,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Manchester-based position
• Lead responsibility
• Established Facilities Management contract
• Training and progression opportunities

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