Lead Mechanical Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ongoing training, development & career

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a premier facilities management site in Manchester City Centre. You will lead the mechanical engineering team, oversee PPM and reactive works, and work closely with clients in a regulated healthcare environment to maintain high standards of safety and reliability.

The role combines hands-on engineering with day-to-day leadership, compliance oversight, and reporting in a busy site operations context.

Qualifications

• Senior mechanical engineer with hands-on leadership on site.
• Strong knowledge of building services and mechanical systems.
• Confident communicator with ability to lead by example on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site mechanical engineering team and set technical standards.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive mechanical works.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, pumps, plumbing, pipework and plant equipment.
• Provide hands-on support for complex mechanical faults.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and healthcare regulations.
• Act as client liaison and deliver reports and technical guidance.
• Manage service documentation, permits to work, risk assessments and CMMS records.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist service providers when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Manchester City Centre - Facilities Management - Static

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading global facilities management provider, supporting a critical site in Manchester City Centre.

This role is ideal for a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take the technical lead on site, combining hands‑on engineering with day‑to‑day leadership, compliance oversight and client interaction within a highly regulated healthcare environment.

Package:

• Salary up to £41,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• 24 days annual leave & bank holidays
• Ongoing training, development & progression opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Lead Mechanical Engineer on site, setting standards and providing technical direction to the engineering team
• Carry out and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical works
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems including HVAC, pumps, plumbing, pipework and plant equipment
• Provide hands‑on support for complex or critical mechanical faults
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory and healthcare regulations
• Act as a key point of contact for the client, providing updates, reports and technical guidance
• Manage service documentation, permits to work, risk assessments and CMMS records
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist service providers when required

Requirements:

• City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within building services or facilities maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of commercial mechanical systems (AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, boilers, etc.)
• Experience working within a commercial FM environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead by example on site
• Solid understanding of H&S legislation and compliance standards