Mechanical Engineer | RAF Menwith Hill

VIVO Defence Services; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% employee matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance policy

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services in Harrogate is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to manage the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems. In this hands-on role, you will ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely in line with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and experience in commercial buildings. The position includes a flexible working structure and benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience working on commercial buildings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical plants and systems including pumps and motors.
• Experience with MOD JSP 375 and SFG20 Planned Maintenance Specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure peak performance.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults across systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical systems understanding

Fault diagnosis

Education

HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Req ID: 310510

Posting Start Date: 22 Jun 2026

Location: Harrogate/North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, GB, HG3 2RF

Contract Type: Full Time

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer who thrives on solving problems, maintaining complex equipment, and ensuring essential systems operate at their best? If you’re looking for a hands‑on role where your expertise genuinely matters, this could be the opportunity for you.

About The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer working in a team of 3, you will manage the installation, maintenance, and repair of essential mechanical plant and equipment, ensuring that all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory requirements. The role involves working with a range of mechanical systems including pumps, motors, cooling towers, air handling units (AHUs), and generators. Your work will directly contribute to the operational reliability and performance of key infrastructure.

The successful candidate will assemble and install mechanical plant such as pumps, motors, cooling towers, AHUs, and generators, ensuring all installations meet required specifications and safety standards. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with MOD JSP 375 for defence‑related equipment and SFG20 Planned Maintenance Specification for commercial building systems, helping to ensure equipment operates at peak performance while minimising downtime.

A core part of the role involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults across a range of systems. You will investigate issues affecting pumps, motors, cooling towers, AHUs, and generators, implementing effective solutions to restore performance and prevent recurrence. When faults occur, you will undertake repair work on systems and components, replacing or refurbishing parts as required to return equipment to full working order.

You will also maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repair work to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures. Throughout all tasks, strict adherence to health, safety, and operational regulations will be essential in maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

You must be able to pass DV Clearance to be eligible for this role.

What You’ll Need

You will need a HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar. It is essential that you have experience working on commercial buildings.

You will have a strong understanding of mechanical plant and systems, particularly pumps, motors, cooling towers, air handling units, and generators. Experience working in accordance with MOD JSP 375 and SFG20 Planned Maintenance Specification is highly desirable.

You should possess strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to diagnose faults efficiently and implement practical solutions. A high level of attention to detail is important to ensure all installations, maintenance, and repairs meet industry standards and compliance requirements.

We Offer

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance policy

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.