Mechanical Engineer

Pinnacle Group

Swindon

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Annual leave

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Childcare support

Season ticket loan

Sick pay

Development plans

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support seven Swindon schools with planned and remedial building services maintenance. You will focus on plumbing, HVAC, and water systems, delivering safe and compliant operations across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have HVAC knowledge, water system expertise, and relevant safety certifications (IPAF, PASMA, unvented hot water). This full-time role follows alternating shift patterns to cover site needs.

Qualifications

Experience in building services and facilities engineering.
Unvented hot water ticket and L8 Level 2 certification.
Proficiency in heating systems, AHUs, pumps and heat exchangers.
IPAF and PASMA certifications.
Strong safety awareness and compliance.

Responsibilities

Maintain heating systems, AHUs, pumps and heat exchangers.
Oversee safety and safe systems of work for contractors.
Carry out plumbing repairs and minor electrical tasks.
Perform preventive maintenance across multiple sites.
Conduct building audits and safety checks.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing skills

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

L8 Level 2 certification

Unvented hot water ticket

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Total FM division, working across 7 schools in Swindon to deliver planned preventative maintenance and responsive remedial works to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient building services.

In this role you will be responsible for a range of plumbing and HVAC-related tasks, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of educational environments and maintaining high standards of safety and service delivery.

You will be joining our Total FM team based in Swindon. The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and self motivated mechanical engineer with strong knowledge of water systems, HVAC maintenance, and statutory safety checks, able to work independently across multiple school sites while delivering a high standard of service.

This is a full-time role with an alternating shift pattern of 7AM-3PM and 12PM-8PM.

Who We Are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We're a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

Heating system including pumps , AHU`s , extracts and heat exchangers
Supervising contractors to ensure they are following safe systems of work
Plumbing repairs
Minor electrical work
Completing all preventative planned maintenance checks:
Heating System checks
Air handling system maintenance
Unvented hot water heaters servicing
Plant room checks
Communal lighting checks
Undertaking building audits
Completing all regular safety checks

Key requirements:

Experience and knowledge of building services and facilities engineering.
Unvented hot water ticket
L8 Level 2 certification
Plumbing skills
IPAF and PASMA
Good health & safety knowledge
Resourceful and self-motivated
Able to work as part of a team
Good communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail

Our Offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds - particularly from those who represent the communities we serve including ex-armed forces personnel and their families.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependent on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.