Mechanical Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Preston. The role requires experience with steam boilers and offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £44,000 per annum plus additional allowances. Candidates will perform maintenance tasks, ensure compliance with health & safety standards, and should possess a recognized mechanical qualification. This opportunity provides a pathway to a permanent position with exceptional benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£100/week standby allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Market-leading pension with matched contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with steam boilers is essential for this role.
• Experience working in a commercial or industrial building maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical equipment.
• Apply fault-finding skills to resolve emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain and service steam boilers and associated equipment.
• Conduct thorough site inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Steam boiler experience

Problem-solving

Customer-focused attitude

Safety-conscious approach

Education

Recognized qualification in mechanical discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Steam Experience Essential)

Location: Preston

Salary: £42,000 - £44,000 per annum + £100/week standby allowance

Contract: 3-Month Temp-to-Permanent - Secure Your Future!

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the Role

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with essential steam boiler experience, looking for a role where you are valued, rewarded, and can build a long-term career?

This is your chance to move from a temporary contract to a secure, permanent position with a leading company. We have an immediate opening for a dedicated and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our expert team at a prestigious manufacturing site in Preston.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a career path. You’ll be the go-to expert for all mechanical building services, ensuring the site runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive on variety, problem-solving, and taking ownership of your work, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of building services and mechanical equipment.
• Applying your expert fault-finding and diagnostic skills to resolve emergency breakdowns swiftly and effectively.
• Taking the lead on maintaining and servicing steam boilers and associated plant equipment.
• Conducting thorough site inspections and maintaining meticulous records and logbooks.
• Using a modern, tablet-based system to manage and complete job sheets efficiently.
• Championing health & safety, ensuring all work complies with the highest standards.
• Building excellent relationships with our client, acting as a trusted, professional face of the company.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for energy reduction and site improvements.

What We Need From You (Essential)

• A recognised qualification in a mechanical discipline (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven, hands-on experience with steam boilers is essential for this role.
• Demonstrable experience working in a commercial or industrial building maintenance environment.
• A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused attitude.

What’s In It For You? An Unbeatable Benefits Package

• Excellent Earning Potential: A competitive salary plus a £100/week standby allowance for a 1-in-2 call-out rota, and plentiful overtime available if you want it.
• Fantastic Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a standard Monday-Friday week, 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and the option to purchase 5 additional days off.
• Secure Your Future: A market-leading pension with matched contributions between 6-8%.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months), Life Assurance, Company Sick Pay, and a free, confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Outstanding Perks: Access our Flexible Benefits Scheme, including a salary sacrifice electric car lease scheme, store discounts for major retailers, personal IT loans, and much more.
• Career Progression: This role has a clear development path towards a Supervisor position for ambitious candidates.
• We\'ve Got You Covered: You\'ll be equipped with a company smartphone/tablet, full uniform, and all necessary PPE from day one.
• Give Back: Use one paid working day per year to volunteer and support a local community cause you care about.

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable and rewarding permanent role with a company that invests in its people. If you have the essential steam experience and are ready for your next challenge, don’t delay.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business