Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Marshall Recruitment; Sawston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced HVAC Maintenance Engineer near Cambridge. This permanent, days-based role involves maintaining HVAC and mechanical plant within a biotech campus. Key responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and contractor supervision. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,000-£46,000, along with benefits such as pension contributions and 25 days holiday. A driving license and relevant qualifications are essential for this role.

Benefits

10.5% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

On-site gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC and mechanical plant maintenance.
• Understanding of BMS for performance optimisation.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Supervise contractors and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Fault diagnosis

BMS knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Driving licence

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

City & Guilds Level 3

Job description

HVAC Maintenance Engineer

Near Cambridge | Permanent | Days-Based

Salary: £42,000-£46,000 + pension + bonus
Total package: £57,000+ per annum

We're looking for an experienced HVAC Maintenance Engineer to support a large biotech and life sciences campus just outside Cambridge.

You’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across HVAC and mechanical plant in a well‑managed, single‑site environment.

Responsibilities

• PPM and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems (AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers)
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Use of BMS (Trend preferred) to optimise performance
• Contractor supervision
• Compliance with health & safety standards
• Participation in an on‑call rota

Requirements

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent)
• HVAC and mechanical plant experience
• BMS knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 10.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Discretionary bonus
• On‑site gym, restaurant and wellbeing services
• Free parking

This is a stable, long‑term role on a high‑quality site with modern systems and a supportive facilities team