Mechanical Engineer

Vinci; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer for their Defence estate team in London. The role involves maintaining mechanical systems in a high-security environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering and DV clearance. The position offers full-time work with various benefits including training and development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Additional training and development

Qualifications

• Proven background in mechanical engineering role.
• Strong understanding of building services or facilities maintenance.
• Security Vetting: DV clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

VINCI Facilities is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Defence estate team in London. This is a key role ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of mechanical systems across a high-security environment. The position offers the opportunity to work within a respected facilities management company on a critical government site. Location: London. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all tasks comply with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards and site-specific procedures.
• Record all maintenance activities accurately and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines and contractors to deliver seamless service.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders as required.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Experience: Proven background in a mechanical engineering role, with a strong understanding of building services or facilities maintenance.
• Security Vetting: DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is essential due to the sensitive nature of the Defence estate.
• Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent recognised certification).
• HSEQ Training: Demonstrable commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits & Additional Information

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society and to exceeding our partners\' goals.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities recognises diverse backgrounds and experiences and commits to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly. We offer flexible working arrangements across many roles to help balance work and home life.