Mechanical Engineer

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group in London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role focuses on overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment, including pumps and motors, with responsibilities for pump repairs, seal and bearing replacements, and ensuring reliability across the estate.

The successful candidate will have a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3, strong fault-finding skills, and a solid understanding of health

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical building services systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and improving equipment reliability across the estate.
• Replacing mechanical seals and bearings.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and identify solutions to minimise downtime and service disruption.
• Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of building services infrastructure.
• Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
• Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support project works, asset replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all work activities.
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, contractors and building users.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure plant reliability across the estate.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Health & safety

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Temporary to Permanent Position

London

£29.45 per hour (Umbrella/CIS) £43,000 - £47,000

Full-Time

A prestigious and well-established Higher Education organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanical professional looking for long-term career stability within a complex and technically demanding building services environment.

The role is looking for a mechanically biased engineer with strong hands-on experience in the overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment, particularly pumps and motors. Key responsibilities include replacing mechanical seals and bearings, carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and helping to improve equipment reliability across the estate.

Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, ensuring critical mechanical infrastructure remains safe, compliant and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and helping to improve equipment reliability across the estate.
• Replacing mechanical seals and bearings.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and identify solutions to minimise downtime and service disruption.
• Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of building services infrastructure.
• Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
• Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support project works, asset replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all work activities.
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, contractors and building users.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure plant reliability across the estate.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical building services systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.

Technical Experience

Candidates should have experience with a range of mechanical building services systems, including:

• Pumps, expansion vessels and pressure systems.
• Hot water calorifiers and plate heat exchangers.
• Steam systems and gas-fired boilers.
• Ventilation and air handling systems.
• Heating, cooling and fresh air systems.
• Chillers, DX and VRF cooling systems.
• Domestic hot and cold water systems.
• Public health engineering systems including L8 compliance.
• Compressed air systems.
• Fume cupboards and laboratory ventilation systems.
• Ground and air source heat pumps.
• District heating systems.
• CHP plant and renewable energy technologies.
• Control systems including actuators and sensors.
• Sprinkler and fire protection systems.
• General mechanical plant and equipment within commercial or complex estates.

If you are a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge with genuine permanent prospects and the opportunity to work across a diverse and technically interesting estate, we would be keen to hear from you.