Mechanical Engineer

ISS Facilities Services; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in Edinburgh seeks a skilled Mechanical Technician to join the engineering team. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, fault finding, and supervision of subcontractors. Applicants should have mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in HVAC systems. The position offers opportunities for career growth and is part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Access to staff canteen

Parking onsite

Clear routes for progression

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in mechanical or multi-skilled engineering.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Skilled in maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive tasks.
• Operate and maintain building services plant, including HVAC systems.
• Participate in standby/callout rota.

Skills

Mechanical engineering skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Fault-finding

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical or multi-skilled engineering

City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation

Educated to GCSE and A-Level standard

Tools

CAFM systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Shift Technician Mechanical

Location: Edinburgh, EH5 2XS

Hours of work: 37.5

Contract Type: Permanent


We are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our on-site engineering team and support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a busy and varied environment.

The role will support both office spaces and manufacturing areas across two interconnected buildings, spanning four floors in total.

You will be part of a team of eight multi-skilled engineers and report directly to the site lead.

Job Description

Day-to-day responsibilities will include completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responding to reactive tasks, and carrying out general fabric maintenance to ensure the building services, plant, and equipment are operating safely and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity to work in a stable, well-supported engineering function with clear routes for progression.

On-site facilities include parking and access to a staff canteen, and you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team committed to maintaining high standards of service and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive tasks in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Operate and maintain building services plant, including HVAC systems, to ensure optimal performance.
Perform effective fault-finding and minor installation/refurbishment works as required.
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to ensure quality and compliance.
Participate in standby/callout rota and contribute to ongoing plant efficiency improvements.
Carry out statutory inspections, ensuring safety practices align with ISS and health & safety policies.
Use CAFM systems effectively for logging, updating, and communicating maintenance tasks and projects.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Apprentice trained in mechanical or multi-skilled engineering
City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation (6188), Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (6187), or Building Services Engineering (6288)
Educated to GCSE and A-Level standard (desirable)
Experience in a similar role
Skilled in maintenance and repair of HVAC systems
Familiar with BMS system operation and controls
Pressure systems AP training/experience (advantageous – training can be provided)

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [e-mail]