Mechanical Engineer

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management contractor in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for a diverse role involving Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have mechanical qualifications and experience in a large environment. Strong communication skills and basic IT skills are essential. This position offers excellent career progression within a forward-thinking organisation, located in York and North Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, etc.)
• Experience providing mechanical maintenance in a large environment.
• Basic to intermediate IT skills with record-keeping experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained.
• Liaising with engineers and subcontractors for smooth operations.
• Providing proactive client liaison and addressing concerns.
• Completing work-related documentation on time.

Skills

Mechanical Qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, etc.)

Previous relevant experience providing mechanical maintenance

Basic to intermediate IT skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Mechanical Engineer to join this highly successful and forward‑thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Liaising with engineers and subcontractors to support smooth site operations.
• Providing proactive client liaison, addressing concerns or escalating them to management when needed.
• Accurately completing all work‑related documentation on time.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, etc.)
• Previous relevant experience providing mechanical maintenance in a large, complex environment.
• Basic to intermediate IT skills with experience updating records.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Mechanical Engineer role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.