Mechanical Facilities Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable public sector organisation in Leeds is seeking a Mechanical Facilities Engineer. The role focuses on ensuring maintenance and safety of various facilities, with responsibilities including overseeing HVAC systems, security tasks, and conducting audits. This permanent position offers competitive salary and excellent long-term career prospects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• NEBOSH Certificate (General or Fire) required.
• Valid First Aid Certificate and Fire Warden training are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility maintenance with high service standards.
• Conduct inspections and maintain equipment.
• Manage access system and oversee security contractors.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Customer care

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Mechanical HNC

Job description

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Mechanical Facilities Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Hays

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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Your new role

• Ensuring the facility is well maintained, with high service standards from the in-house maintenance team and external contractors.
• Organising reactive maintenance and repairs of HVAC, autoclaves, and other systems.
• Maintaining and repairing en-suite bathrooms, sinks, and plumbed facilities.
• Conducting planned preventive maintenance, inspections, and testing of all facilities and equipment.
• Coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and staff; managing quotations and approvals.
• Supporting administrative tasks including updating spreadsheets, managing space info in CAFM, and analyzing helpdesk requests.

Security and Fire Marshall

• Managing the door access system, issuing and auditing access cards, updating access levels.
• Training and overseeing security contractors and fire marshalls.
• Assisting in fire risk assessments, fire warden training, and other safety duties.
• Participating in emergency response teams and managing security systems like CCTV and alarms.

Cleaning, Decontamination, and Infection Control

• Monitoring cleaning quality through audits.
• Organizing specialist cleaning services.
• Managing the use of decontamination equipment.

Inspection and Audit

• Supporting estate condition audits and inspections.
• Checking work quality of teams and contractors, producing reports.

General Responsibilities

• Promoting equality and inclusive practices.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Acting as an 'On Call' Engineer during emergencies.
• Handling administrative duties like purchasing and updating records.
• Supervising team members and contractors in the absence of the Estates Manager.
• Participating in staff development and training.

Requirements

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• NEBOSH Certificate (General or Fire).
• Fire Warden training, valid First Aid Certificate, Customer care training.
• SIA Licence - CCTV, Fire risk assessor, Mechanical HNC.

What you'll get in return

• Permanent position with a reputable public sector organisation.
• Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, long-term career prospects.

Next steps

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