Mechanical Engineer

Robert Hurst Group Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mobile Mechanical Engineer to join their client's team in Sutton, UK. The successful candidate will perform planned and reactive maintenance across commercial buildings and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, installing and repairing pipework, and working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Applicants should have a full UK driving license and relevant mechanical engineering qualifications. A competitive employee package is offered, including a company van, holiday, and medical coverage.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Workwear and PPE

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Company phone

Training and professional development opportunities

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Overtime available (not guaranteed)

Qualifications

• Experience working in plant rooms and with a wide range of mechanical building services systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 minimum).
• Experience selecting and installing pipework systems and components.
• Competent in reading schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of electrical principles related to mechanical plant actuation.
• Proven ability working with pumps, including diagnosis and repair.
• Familiarity with PPM systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general mechanical maintenance, reactive repairs, and corrective works on commercial buildings, plant, and equipment.
• Conduct planned and unplanned inspections of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards such as SFG20.
• Install, maintain, and repair pipework systems across a range of applications.
• Read and interpret schematic and technical drawings to support effective fault‑finding and diagnostics.
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, carrying out maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Apply electrical principles related to the actuation of mechanical systems and plant where required.
• Work with a range of pumps (DOL and inverter‑driven), undertaking fault‑finding and repairs as necessary.

Job description

About

We are looking for a skilled and qualified Mobile Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s team in Sutton. The successful applicant would be required to carry out planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and corrective works across commercial buildings, plant rooms, and associated mechanical equipment. The role involves delivering safe, compliant, and efficient mechanical engineering services across multiple sites while maintaining high technical standards and strong communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general mechanical maintenance, reactive repairs, and corrective works on commercial buildings, plant, and equipment.
• Conduct planned and unplanned inspections of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards such as SFG20.
• Install, maintain, and repair pipework systems across a range of applications.
• Read and interpret schematic and technical drawings to support effective fault‑finding and diagnostics.
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, carrying out maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Apply electrical principles related to the actuation of mechanical systems and plant where required.
• Work with a range of pumps (DOL and inverter‑driven), undertaking fault‑finding and repairs as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience working in plant rooms and with a wide range of mechanical building services systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 minimum).
• Experience selecting and installing pipework systems and components.
• Competent in reading schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of electrical principles related to mechanical plant actuation.
• Proven ability working with pumps, including diagnosis and repair.
• Familiarity with PPM systems of work.

Employee Package

• 40 hours per week
• Overtime available (not guaranteed)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company van and fuel card
• Workwear and PPE
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Company phone
• Training and professional development opportunities