Mechanical Engineer

Evolve Talent Search Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

London-based Mechanical Days Engineer role with Evolve Talent Search Ltd to maintain mechanical plant, heating, ventilation and public services on a high-profile contract. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding and ensure safety, compliance and operation.

You should have at least 2 years in a mechanical building services environment, with relevant qualifications and a hands-on approach to carry out routine checks, water treatment and RAMS compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a mechanical building services environment.
• Recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC/HND/City & Guilds).
• Strong knowledge of heating and ventilation, mechanical plant and public services.
• Experience with HVAC fault finding and water treatment.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical building services and plant.
• Fault finding across heating, ventilation and HVAC systems.
• Routine plant room inspections and statutory maintenance checks.
• Water treatment, sanitation and associated public service duties.
• Supporting fit-outs, projects and additional works.
• Supervising specialist subcontractors and ensuring RAMS and permit-to-work compliance.
• Completing maintenance records, reports and relevant compliance documentation.
• Participating in the emergency call-out rota and attending overtime when reasonably required.

Skills

HVAC fault finding

Water treatment

Planned maintenance

Public services knowledge

Compliance documentation

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND

City & Guilds qualification

Mechanical or plumbing qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Days Engineer to join a professional building services team working on a high-profile London contract.

The role will suit a mechanically biased engineer with a strong commercial building services background and experience maintaining mechanical plant, heating, ventilation and public service systems. You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs, while ensuring the site remains safe, compliant and fully operational.

The Role

Working as part of a technical engineering team, you will carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across the site's mechanical infrastructure. This will include routine plant room checks, fault finding on HVAC systems, water treatment and general mechanical services.

The role will involve:

• Planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical building services and plant.
• Fault finding across heating, ventilation and HVAC systems.
• Routine plant room inspections and statutory maintenance checks.
• Water treatment, sanitation and associated public service duties where required.
• Supporting fit-outs, projects and additional works.
• Supervising specialist subcontractors and ensuring compliance with RAMS and permit-to-work requirements.
• Completing maintenance records, reports and relevant compliance documentation.
• Participating in the emergency call-out rota and attending overtime when reasonably required.

About You

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience within a mechanical building services environment, ideally within a commercial or critical environment.

You should hold a recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification, such as a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or City & Guilds qualification.

Strong knowledge of heating and ventilation systems, mechanical plant and general public services is essential. Experience with HVAC fault finding, water treatment and statutory compliance would also be advantageous.

You will need to be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces, whilst maintaining a professional approach when dealing with clients, contractors and colleagues.

Training & Development

Full site-specific training will be provided, including Health & Safety, asbestos awareness, COSHH, working at height, confined spaces, permit-to-work procedures and Legionella awareness.

The successful candidate may also be trained and assessed for Authorised Person (AP) duties, with responsibility for issuing permits and supporting safe systems of work.

If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity within a professional building services environment, we'd be keen to hear from you