Mechanical Engineer

PRS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Westminster is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role involves working on mechanical systems, managing reactive tasks, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in building services. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, alongside attractive benefits including annual leave, life cover, and various employee perks.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring regulations.
• Full Clean Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform works on mechanical systems including plumbing and air conditioning.
• Manage reactive tasks from diagnosis to completion.
• Act as first line response to reactive call-outs.

Skills

Knowledge of building services

Ability to act on own initiative

Ability to work with different people

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ in plumbing

City & Guilds or equivalent NVG in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Westminster, London

Hours: This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. 9am - 6pm

Salary: On offer is a salary banding of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Perform works on mechanical systems, including plumbing, air conditioning, and pressure systems; assist the team with building fabric and electrical systems.
• Effectively perform maintenance of a range of assets through a PPM schedule, ensuring compliance in a flexible and efficient manner.
• Manage any reactive tasks that are raised, from diagnosis through to sourcing parts and on to completion.
• Act as the first line response to any reactive call‑out, working safely and in accordance with the Approved Codes of Practice for the relevant service.
• Work with various parties, including specialist subcontractors, to deliver work to the highest standards for clients.
• Demonstrate awareness of best working practices and ensure they are followed at all times.

What’s on offer?

• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ in plumbing (preferable)
• City & Guilds or equivalent NVG in mechanical engineering
• Knowledge and previous experience of building services
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring regulations
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Full Clean Driving licence
• Ability to work with different people