Mechanical Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions; Milton; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to work within a pharmaceutical facility in Cambridge. The successful candidate will maintain and repair mechanical systems, including HVAC, in a collaborative team environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £46,000 per year alongside excellent benefits including 25 days holiday and career progression opportunities. Experience in a medical or critical-care setting is preferred.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Parking on site

Further training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, heating/cooling equipment, and ventilation systems.
• Previous experience in hospital or critical-care environments preferred.
• Knowledge of steam boilers, chillers, and central plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee maintenance of plumbing systems and medical gas infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

HVAC

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Critical care environment experience

Education

Level 2 or 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - FM Service Provider - Pharmaceutical - No Call outs - Cambridge - up to £46,000 per annum

CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical site in Cambridge. This modern, state‑of‑the‑art facility operates in 40 countries and features multiple specialist areas and cutting‑edge equipment.

You will be part of a medium sized team of 12 engineers who know the site inside out and will help you get up to speed quickly. The campus supports a large workforce and offers excellent amenities including multiple food outlets and break areas, ensuring you have everything you need during your working day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment, maintain complex mechanical systems, and gain experience across a variety of high‑tech facilities.

Package

• Up to £46,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Parking on site
• No call outs
• Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Further training
• Career progression

Key duties & responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, including air‑handling units, chillers, boilers, and ventilation systems.
• Ensure proper temperature, humidity, and airflow in critical areas such as laboratories.
• Oversee maintenance of plumbing systems, hot water systems, pumps, and medical gas infrastructure.
• Monitor and optimise performance of the plant, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
• Manage energy use and contribute to efficiency improvement strategies.
• Work closely with facilities management, clinical departments, bio‑medical engineering, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff and contractors on mechanical system issues.
• Escort sub‑contractors around the site.
• Ensure maintenance and log books are filled out correctly.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, heating/cooling equipment, pumps, and ventilation.
• Level 2 or 3 in mechanical engineering.
• Previous experience in a hospital, medical facility, or critical‑care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of steam boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, and central plant operations.
• General knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Plumbing, hot water systems, and sanitation infrastructure knowledge.

To apply, please send your CV to Joe Mann of CBW Staffing Solutions. This role is actively recruiting; it has not yet expired.