Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

OCS; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a maintenance engineer to join a site-based team in Oxford. You will deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across client buildings, ensuring safe, compliant operation and high service levels.

Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, updating CAFM systems, and coordinating subcontractors while upholding health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualifications in mechanical maintenance are required.
• Experience with building services and safety systems is essential.
• Experience maintaining HVAC, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage operation of critical building services systems.
• Undertake PPM and reactive repairs on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and rectify plant faults promptly to maintain operation.
• Maintain maintenance records and update CAFM/helpdesk on site.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality records.
• Supervise subcontractors on site and enforce Permit to Work.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

HVAC systems experience

Building services knowledge

Customer service focus

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 08:00am-16:30pm

Role Overview

To operate as part of a site-based team of maintenance engineers, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across a portfolio of client buildings. The role includes the inspection, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of building services systems, ensuring all assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory and contractual requirements while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational performance.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the operation and performance of critical building services systems.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on mechanical systems
• Diagnose and rectify plant faults promptly to maintain operational continuity
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the client's CAFM/helpdesk system using mobile technology
• Ensure statutory compliance records, health & safety documentation, and quality assurance records are kept current and accurate
• Supervise, escort, and monitor specialist subcontractors working on site
• Operate safely within the Permit to Work system and comply with all QHSE procedures
• Support quality inspections, housekeeping standards, and continuous improvement activities
• Monitor building environmental conditions via the BMS and optimise building performance and occupant comfort
• Develop strong client relationships, maintain a professional image, and promote a safe and healthy working environment

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent).
• City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Health & Safety awareness, including Permit to Work systems.
• Experience working on HVAC, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems

About you

An appropriate mechanical engineering qualification, supported by demonstrable experience in the maintenance and operation of building services within critical and laboratory environments, is essential for this role.

Knowledge of the facilities management sector is desirable, with a thorough understanding of building services engineering and the maintenance of mechanical systems considered essential

Technical expertise covering mechanical ventilation, heating & cooling systems, including associated plant, controls, and distribution pipework

Knowledge or awareness of BMS and electrical systems

Knowledge of key operational procedures e.g. planned maintenance systems (CAFM) / QHSE.

Experience of managing and resolving customer concerns within a contract-based environment, with a proactive and customer-focused approach to problem solving and service improvement

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.