Mechanical Engineer- Campsfield IRC

Mitie; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Kidlington is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in building services, including heating and ventilation. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include life insurance, 33 days annual leave, and various discounts.

Benefits

Life insurance

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Free Mitie shares

Access to virtual GP 24/7

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of building services disciplines including heating and ventilation.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with business risk management procedures.
• Participate in the standby rota for emergency calls.

Skills

Customer-focused with a 'can-do' attitude

Able to prioritise under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification or IOSH

CG/BTEC Mechanical Building Services Engineering Parts 1, 2, and 3 or NVQ Level 3

CG 2079 F Gas or equivalent

Tools

Good IT skills

Job description

Location: Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre. Contract Type: Full-Time. Standby rota: 1 week in 4 – £175 when on call for a 40‑hour week.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking a dedicated professional to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. The successful candidate will ensure standards are maintained and liaise with other Mitie engineers and subcontractors. A proactive approach to client liaison is essential, ensuring concerns are addressed or relayed to management as necessary. The role requires compliance with and enforcement of existing business risk management procedures for maintenance and project works. You will need to understand and complete all work‑related documentation accurately and on time. Participation in the standby rota for emergency calls outside normal working hours.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Mechanical Engineer with substantial practical experience and comprehensive knowledge of all building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilating, refrigeration, and environmental services. The candidate should be a flexible, team‑oriented professional with a ‘can‑do’ attitude and an intuitive, proactive nature. Detail orientation and a commitment to maintaining high standards are essential.

Key Skills & Behaviours

• Customer‑focused with a “can‑do” attitude and eye for detail.
• Able to prioritise under pressure and solve problems pragmatically.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, or IOSH or equivalent.
• CG/BTEC Mechanical Building Services Engineering Parts 1, 2, and 3, or NVQ Level 3.
• CG 2079 F Gas or equivalent, HVAC or gas equivalent.
• Good IT skills with the ability to produce reports from multiple sources/systems.
• Complete all documentation correctly for all tasks and report reactive tasks to the CAFM system.

Specific Requirements

• All offers of employment are subject to security clearance and enhanced background checks.
• You must be a British Citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or hold ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) from a Commonwealth country.
• Bankruptcy history, CCJs, social media activity and criminal convictions will be checked as part of the vetting process.
• You must have lived in the UK for the past three years with no significant footprint outside of the UK other than for normal holidays.
• You must be eligible for CTC clearance and hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a Share Code.
• You must have lived and worked in the UK for at least three years, without any extended trips overseas.
• Applicants must have no criminal convictions and must not be subject to any ongoing police investigations.

Benefits

• Life insurance.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Company pension.
• Continued personal development with full support to enhance your career.
• Free Mitie shares.
• Access to virtual GP 24/7 for yourself and your family.
• MiDeals discount schemes with over 3,000 offers from your favourite retailers, leisure, and utilities companies.
• Additional benefits available for purchase, including extra holidays, private medical cover and home technology.

Existing Mitie Colleagues

Please ensure you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying. Internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised; enhanced terms cannot be honoured.

Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds, including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people with experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be provided where applicable.