Mechanical Building Services Engineer - Defence Site

QinetiQ; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in Salisbury is seeking a Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Biased) to ensure key mechanical systems remain safe and functional. Responsibilities include performing planned and reactive maintenance while maintaining compliance records. Candidates should have mechanical maintenance experience and relevant Level 3 qualifications. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and benefits such as a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience in an M&E environment.
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical plant.
• Experience in planned maintenance to recognised standards.
• Understanding of SLAs, KPIs and service requirements.
• Able to work independently and support wider operational needs.
• Confident communicating with internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mechanical maintenance and servicing to SFG20 standards.
• Fault finding and resolving issues with mechanical plant and equipment.
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assisting with reactive repairs and general building services tasks.
• Maintaining accurate compliance documentation and service records.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience in an M&E environment

Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical plant

Experience in planned maintenance to recognised standards

Understanding of SLAs, KPIs and service requirements

Able to work independently and support wider operational needs

Confident communicating with internal teams and external suppliers

Education

Level 3 qualification in a mechanical discipline

Tools

HVAC systems

Combustion systems

Air conditioning

Catering pressure systems

Job description

A leading defence technology firm in Salisbury is seeking a Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Biased) to ensure key mechanical systems remain safe and functional. Responsibilities include performing planned and reactive maintenance while maintaining compliance records. Candidates should have mechanical maintenance experience and relevant Level 3 qualifications. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and benefits such as a matched pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.