Mechanical Engineer

CBRE Local UK; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Burton upon Trent. You will maintain and improve building systems, perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, and ensure safety, compliance and efficient operation of site services.

You will work on mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and water systems, support upgrades, and manage maintenance records using CAFM systems. On-site collaboration with colleagues and contractors is required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or Mechanical Maintenance.
• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, valves and water systems.
• Knowledge of L8 water hygiene requirements.
• Experience within facilities management, planned maintenance and reactive environments.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and inspections on mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and water systems.
• Maintaining domestic and chlorinated water systems in line with L8 compliance standards.
• Supporting installation and upgrade projects across site.
• Responding to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requests within agreed service levels.
• Completing maintenance records and reporting through CAFM systems.
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors and client stakeholders to deliver a high standard of service.
• Promoting safe working practices and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Participating in an on-call rota and attending emergency call-outs when required.

Skills

Pumps & Motors

Valves & Water Systems

Water Hygiene (L8)

Facilities Maintenance

Health & Safety

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2-3 (Plumbing/Mechanical)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Join CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), we're transforming workplaces across the globe. As a world-leading provider of integrated facilities management and commercial real estate services, we help our clients create safe, efficient, and high-performing environments. We're now looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Burton upon Trent.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving critical building systems, ensuring operational excellence across the site. You'll carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, helping to keep systems safe, compliant, and running efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and inspections on mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and water systems.
• Maintaining domestic and chlorinated water systems in line with L8 compliance standards.
• Supporting installation and upgrade projects across site.
• Responding to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requests within agreed service levels.
• Completing maintenance records and reporting through CAFM systems.
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors and client stakeholders to deliver a high standard of service.
• Promoting safe working practices and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Participating in an on-call rota and attending emergency call-outs when required.

What We're Looking For

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or Mechanical Maintenance
• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, valves and water systems
• Knowledge of L8 water hygiene requirements
• Experience within facilities management, planned maintenance and reactive environments
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

• Experience using CAFM systems and PDA reporting tools.
• Basic knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Formal health and safety qualifications.
• Experience working within a client-facing or occupied site environment.

Why CBRE?

• Work for the world's leading real estate and facilities management organisation.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development and career progression.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Be part of a business committed to innovation, safety and operational excellence.