Mechanical Fitter

Mitie Group plc.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to manage mechanical systems, ensuring safety and compliance. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, leading planned maintenance, and collaborating with teams. Qualified candidates with a background in Mechanical or Plant Maintenance, strong technical skills, and a full UK driving licence are encouraged to apply. This full-time role offers numerous benefits, including a flexible lifestyle benefits platform and training opportunities.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

High-street discounts through MiDeals

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

Mitie Stars recognition awards

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building services engineering or maintenance management.
• Full and valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and restore systems quickly.
• Lead planned maintenance development and delivery.
• Collaborate with teams and contractors for service delivery.
• Contribute to maintenance planning and risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical or Plant Maintenance

Building Services Engineering

Technical Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Knowledge of BMS and CAFM systems

Education

Qualified in Mechanical or Plant Maintenance

Job description

About the Role

This role exists to ensure our clients' facilities operate safely and efficiently. You'll be the first responder, helping to maintain compliance, prevent downtime, and deliver peace of mind.

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

We are a trusted UK-wide provider of building services, known for our commitment to quality, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Our team is growing, and we're looking for professionals who want to grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, including boilers, ventilation, water systems, CHP plant and compressors.
• Diagnose faults and failures in mechanical services and restore systems quickly to maintain business continuity.
• Lead the development and delivery of planned maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Contribute to long‑term maintenance planning, risk assessments, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Plant Maintenance, or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience of building services engineering and maintenance management (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of modern mechanical systems and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of BMS and CAFM systems or similar systems.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Employment Details

• Full‑time (40 hours per week) permanent basis.
• Participation in the duty on‑call rota (1 week in 4) with additional payment.
• The offer will be subject to SC Clearance.

Benefits

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household, so you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme; for example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year, buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high‑street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000! Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.