M&E Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Gold Group; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: 24 days + public

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an M&E Engineer (Mechanical Bias) based in Harwell, Oxford, with strong expertise in Electrical Distribution Systems, Generator Testing, AHUs, Pumps, and Water Treatment. The role involves PPM, real-time logging on a PDA, and updating CAFM with work details.

Candidates should have Level 3/NVQ3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline, hold a full clean driving licence, and be prepared for on-site work in Didcot/Harwell. UK right-to-work is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised industry qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Work on Electrical Distribution Systems, Generator Testing, AHUs, Pumps, and Water Treatment.
• Conduct Monthly Emergency Lighting Tests and regular Fire Alarm testing.
• Maintain HVAC systems and address heating/cooling issues.
• Perform Electrical Fault Finding and Lighting Repairs as part of routine maintenance.
• Ensure PPM tasks are logged in real time with start/wait/stop times.
• Update CAFM with task descriptions and follow-on work requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Generator testing

Air Handling Units

Pumps

Water treatment

Building Management System

Fire alarm testing

Emergency lighting testing

HVAC maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Lighting repairs

Education

Level 3/NVQ3 in Mechanical discipline

Tools

PDA

CAFM system

Job description

M&E Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Oxfordshire - Didcot - Harwell

£45,000 - £46,350

Brief

M&E Engineer (Mechanical Bias) needed for a large, well-known Facilities Management organisation based in Harwell, Oxford who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded M&E Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of Electrical Distribution Systems, Generator Testing, Air Handling Units, Pumps, Water Treatment including Tap Temperature Testing and Outlet Flushing, Building Management System, Weekly Fire Alarm Testing Monthly Emergency Lighting Tests, HVAC Maintenance, Heating and Cooling related issues, Electrical Fault Finding & Lighting Repairs.

The successful candidate would desirably have a relevant qualification - i.e. Level 3/NVQ3 or 2 in a Mechanical discipline etc. - and have a keen interest in M&E Engineering. If you have commercial experience in a Laboratory environment that would be a plus!

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £46,350 per annum
• 24 days' Holiday + Public Holidays
• Life Cover 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, training, and personalised support
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 24/7 Access to our growing employee networks

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the M&E Engineer (Mechanical Bias) will include:

• To work on the following but not limited to; Electrical Distribution Systems, Generator Testing, Air Handling Units, Pumps, Water Treatment including Tap Temperature Testing and Outlet Flushing, Building Management System, Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
• Monthly Emergency Lighting Tests, HVAC Maintenance, Heating and Cooling related issues, Electrical Fault Finding & Lighting Repairs
• Ensure all PPM is carried out in accordance with the maintenance specification and documented in real time using the PDA to log start/wait/stop completion and travel times with appropriate comments to evidence completion of work
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator. Complete supplementary documentation / E-Forms relating to the maintenance task as dictated by your line manager
• Update customers CAFM system in real time with start/wait/stop completion times and provide full description of works undertaken, advising of any follow‑on works required
• Ensure reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. Identify and record all plant failures using quotation forms and issue to line manager. This is to be indicated and recorded within the CAFM system
• Participate in on call rota

What experience you need to be the successful M&E Engineer (Mechanical Bias):

• Recognised industry qualifications
• Previous experience in undertaking a similar role
• Must have a full clean drivers' licence

This role requires evidence of the right to work in the UK. Applicants may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as applicable.