Mechanical Engineer

Quint Construction Services; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Quint Construction Services is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead a small team of maintenance engineers and oversee daily operations.

You will balance hands-on technical work with team leadership in plant rooms, using CAFM daily to log tasks and monitor progress.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, strong plant room expertise, and a proactive approach to safety and maintenance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing is required.
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience in building services or facilities management.
• Solid plant room knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.
• IT literacy with CAFM platforms for daily workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance engineers (approx. 5).
• Work on-site to assist with complex tasks and cover gaps as needed.
• Oversee plant room operations, servicing, and fault-finding.
• Log work orders and track progress daily using CAFM software.

Skills

Team Leadership

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Plant Room Operations

CAFM usage

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Tools

CAFM Software

Job description

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with strong plant room knowledge, comfortable balancing team management with hands on technical work? We are looking for a reliable mechanical engineer to lead a small, dedicated team of engineers and oversee daily maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of around 5 maintenance engineers (plumbing and electrical disciplines).
• Hands-on Maintenance: Work "on the tools" when required to assist with complex tasks, cover operational gaps, or resolve escalations.
• Plant Room Management: Oversee operations, routine servicing, and fault-finding within plant room environments.
• CAFM Operations: Utilize the Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system daily to log work orders, update task progress, and track team performance.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all electrical and maintenance work complies with current regulations, safety protocols, and company standards.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing
• Experience: Proven experience working in a supervisory or team leader capacity within building services or facilities management.
• Technical Expertise: Solid plant room experience and strong troubleshooting skills.
• IT Literacy: Comfortable using computer systems, specifically CAFM platforms, for daily workflow management.
• Adaptability: Willingness to lead by example and get hands-on as business needs dictate.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break).
• Weekend Rota: 1 weekend per month required.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development