Lead Mechanical Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £41,000 per annum

40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

24 days annual leave & bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Ongoing training & progression

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading global facilities management provider on a critical site in Manchester City Centre. The role combines hands-on engineering with day-to-day leadership, ensuring compliance and delivering technical direction within a highly regulated healthcare environment.

You will lead the engineering team, oversee PPM and reactive works, and interact with the client to provide updates and guidance.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in building services or facilities maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of commercial mechanical systems (AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, boilers).
• Experience in a regulated healthcare/FM environment; strong leadership and compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on site, setting standards and directing the engineering team.
• Oversee and perform planned preventive and reactive mechanical works.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, pumps, piping and plant equipment.
• Provide hands-on support for complex mechanical faults and advise the client.
• Ensure health & safety, statutory and healthcare regulation compliance.
• Coordinate service documentation, risk assessments and CMMS records.
• Liaise with client, provide updates and technical guidance; manage subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

PPM

HSE compliance

HVAC systems

Education

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

Tools

CMMS

HVAC knowledge

Job description

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
• Overtime opportunities if desired
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• 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