Mechanical Engineer

Build Recruitment Limited; Retford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Resident Engineer (Mechanical/Multi-Skilled) for a prestigious, world-class manufacturing environment in Retford. Salary £46,000 per annum, with a rotating 2-week shift pattern and site-based responsibilities across mechanical and building services to ensure reliability and uptime.

The role emphasizes maintaining plant and equipment, conducting PPM and reactive maintenance, and liaising with clients and engineering teams to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial or critical environments.
• Experience working on pumps, motors, HVAC systems, plant equipment and mechanical services.
• Multi-skilled capability with electrical knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• Experience delivering maintenance within a client-facing environment.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services assets.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support HVAC, pumps, motors, compressors, pipework and associated mechanical plant.
• Undertake basic electrical fault-finding where suitably qualified.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and site emergencies.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with statutory compliance requirements.
• Accurately update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise directly with the client, subcontractors and wider engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Support health, safety and environmental best practice across the site.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pumps & HVAC

Electrical fault-finding

Client-facing service

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Mechanical Engineer/ Multi-Skilled)

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a world-class manufacturing environment where reliability, performance and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Facilities Management team, supporting a prestigious client within a highly advanced manufacturing and engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a technically advanced and highly respected facility, providing critical engineering support to a leading organisation within its sector.

The Role

As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising a wide range of mechanical and building services systems across a complex and demanding manufacturing facility.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong mechanical background, although multi-skilled engineers with electrical competencies will be highly regarded.

You will play a key role in ensuring plant, equipment and building systems operate safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime, while delivering an exceptional service experience to the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services assets.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support HVAC, pumps, motors, compressors, pipework and associated mechanical plant.
• Undertake basic electrical fault-finding where suitably qualified.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and site emergencies.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with statutory compliance requirements.
• Accurately update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise directly with the client, subcontractors and wider engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Support health, safety and environmental best practice across the site.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial or critical environments.
• Experience working on pumps, motors, HVAC systems, plant equipment and mechanical services.
• Multi-skilled capability with electrical knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• Experience delivering maintenance within a client-facing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £46,000 per annum.

Working pattern: 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday, depending on the shift rotation.

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern, changing every two weeks:

• Shift 1: 6:00am - 3:00pm
• Shift 2: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Shift 3: 2:00pm - 11:00pm

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a technically challenging environment, working on critical infrastructure and playing an important role in maintaining operational excellence.