Mechanical Engineer

-; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in real estate services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Southampton. In this role, you will perform planned maintenance and reactive tasks on Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems. The ideal candidate should have experience with Pumps, Motors, and Cooling Towers, excellent communication skills, and commitment to customer service. This position requires physical fitness and the ability to work as part of a team while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Pumps, Motors, and Valves.
• Experience operating Cooling Towers.
• Physically fit; able to carry tools and components up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on Heating & Air-conditioning Systems.
• Maintain comprehensive maintenance records.
• Develop good working relationships with clients and staff.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written English skills

Education

Good basic education with written and spoken English and Mathematics skills

Tools

Pumps

Motors

Valves

Cooling Towers

Job description

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry’s most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join the team located in Southampton.

Purpose of Job

To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to client Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems in accordance with agreed service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant as required.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of "Frontline" task sheets.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE Managed Services staff and clients staff.
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
• Ensure a professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life‑long learning.

Person Specification

Education

• A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.

Experience

• Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves.
• Experience of operating Cooling Towers.

Aptitudes

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good written English skills.

Character

• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
• Able to make sound decisions when needed.
• Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
• Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
• Able to work at heights and on roofs.
• A team player, able to work with CBRE Managed Services and clients staff of all levels.