Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Manpower UK; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to maintain critical building services and mechanical systems within a complex operational environment. The role involves fault-finding, maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical plant, with on-call and overtime where required.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent, with experience in heating, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance or building services.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Fault find, maintain, repair and install mechanical building services and plant equipment.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities to keep systems safe and compliant.
• Collaborate with team to ensure reliable operation of critical equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3

ONC / HNC / BTEC or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Databases

Job description

Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

Join a busy engineering team responsible for maintaining critical building services and mechanical systems within a complex operational environment.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, building services or facilities maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding, repair and maintenance skills.
• Experience working with heating, ventilation, hot and cold water systems, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, steam systems or similar plant equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in on-call, overtime and occasional weekend working.

Desirable Criteria

• Competent Person (CP) certification.
• ONC, HNC, BTEC or equivalent higher engineering qualification.
• Experience within healthcare, facilities management or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of HTM standards, decontamination equipment, medical gases, water systems, heating and ventilation systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems, databases and spreadsheets.

Role Summary

A hands-on engineering role responsible for fault finding, maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical building services and critical plant equipment. You will help ensure systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational while supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

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