M&E Engineer

Invictus Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer for a hands-on maintenance contract across multiple sites. The role offers a salary between £40k and £42k, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance of commercial buildings with strong support from engineering management. Applicants should possess a recognized electrical qualification and formal training in mechanical maintenance, in addition to strong fault-finding skills and the ability to communicate effectively. This position provides ongoing training and a stable contract.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Call out rota with additional earnings

Supportive engineering management

Stable long-term contract

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial maintenance environments.
• 18th Edition and Inspection and Testing qualification preferred.
• Basic BMS knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across assigned sites.
• Monitor and maintain building services plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.

Skills

Fault finding ability

Strong communication skills

Ability to work at height

Education

Recognised electrical qualification

Formal training in mechanical services maintenance

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Mechanical or Electrical Engineer - £40k to £42k + Package
Location: Darlington
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Static, multi-site coverage

An opportunity for a M&E Engineer to join a stable maintenance contract supporting multiple commercial buildings. This is a hands on role covering planned and reactive maintenance with clear systems, sensible management, and a structured workload.

You work independently and as part of a small engineering team. The focus stays on compliance, plant reliability, and safe operation. No sales pressure. No client politics.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across assigned sites
• Monitor and maintain building services plant and equipment
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently
• Work on pumps, motors, valves, and associated systems
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety standards
• Supervise subcontractors when required
• Update site logbooks and maintenance records
• Use CAFM systems to close jobs within SLA
• Participate in an on call rota for emergency response

Mechanical Requirements

• Formal training in mechanical services maintenance
• Experience with pumps, motors, and valves
• Strong fault finding ability
• Basic BMS knowledge preferred

Electrical Requirements

• Recognised electrical qualification
• 18th Edition
• Inspection and Testing qualification preferred
• Knowledge of building services systems

General Requirements

• Experience in commercial maintenance environments
• Confident working alone and within a team
• Strong communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically able to carry tools and work at height

What's on Offer

• Salary in the £40k to £42k range depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 40 hour week
• Call out rota with additional earnings
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable long term contract
• Supportive engineering management

If you want a straightforward maintenance role with proper systems and realistic expectations, this suits