Mechanical Engineer

Build Recruitment; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer for a world-class manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining and optimising mechanical and building services systems within a complex facility, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

The successful candidate will have a solid mechanical maintenance background, experience with pumps, HVAC, and plant equipment, and the ability to work in a client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial or critical environments.
• Experience on pumps, motors, HVAC systems, plant equipment and mechanical services; multi-skilled with electrical knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services assets.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support HVAC, pumps, motors, compressors, pipework and associated mechanical plant.
• Undertake basic electrical fault-finding where suitably qualified.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and site emergencies.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with compliance requirements.
• Accurately update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise with client, subcontractors and wider engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Support health, safety and environmental best practice.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Client-facing experience

Problem-solving

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Mechanical Engineer/ Multi-Skilled)

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a world-class manufacturing environment where reliability, performance and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Facilities Management team, supporting a prestigious client within a highly advanced manufacturing and engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a technically advanced and highly respected facility, providing critical engineering support to a leading organisation within its sector.

The Role

As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising a wide range of mechanical and building services systems across a complex and demanding manufacturing facility.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong mechanical background, although multi-skilled engineers with electrical competencies will be highly regarded.

You will play a key role in ensuring plant, equipment and building systems operate safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime, while delivering an exceptional service experience to the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services assets.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support HVAC, pumps, motors, compressors, pipework and associated mechanical plant.
• Undertake basic electrical fault-finding where suitably qualified.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and site emergencies.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with statutory compliance requirements.
• Accurately update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise directly with the client, subcontractors and wider engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Support health, safety and environmental best practice across the site.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial or critical environments.
• Experience working on pumps, motors, HVAC systems, plant equipment and mechanical services.
• Multi-skilled capability with electrical knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• Experience delivering maintenance within a client-facing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £46,000 per annum.

Working pattern: 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday, depending on the shift rotation.

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern, changing every two weeks:

• Shift 1: 6:00am – 3:00pm
• Shift 2: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Shift 3: 2:00pm – 11:00pm

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a technically challenging environment, working on critical infrastructure and playing an important role in maintaining operational excellence.