Mechanical Engineer - Birmingham

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Share discounts with friends andFamily

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of equipment across domestic and commercial properties. This role focuses on planned preventive maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and continuous improvement to ensure all systems operate safely and efficiently.

You will work on a varied portfolio, carry out PPM to schedule, diagnose faults, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven maintenance experience in domestic and commercial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across domestic and commercial sites.
• Respond to breakdowns with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Service mechanical systems including heating, pumps and pipework.
• Work on gas appliances where qualified.
• Maintain accurate records using CAFM or job management system.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Maintenance experience in domestic/com

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of equipment across both domestic and commercial properties. This role focuses on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio, ensuring all systems operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules across domestic and commercial sites
• Respond to breakdowns and perform effective fault diagnosis and repairs
• Conduct routine servicing of mechanical systems including heating, pipework, pumps, and associated equipment
• Work on gas appliances and systems where qualified
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce repeat issues
• Maintain accurate records using a CAFM or job management system
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards
• Liaise with customers, tenants, and internal teams in a professional manner
• Support installation and commissioning of new systems and upgrades

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in maintenance within domestic and commercial environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Gas qualifications (desirable)
• Experience working on boilers, heating systems, and gas appliances
• Basic electrical knowledge (multi-skilled advantage)
• Experience using CAFM or mobile job systems
• Plumbing or pipefitting experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!