Mechanical Fitter

Emcor UK; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Maternity & Paternity policies

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend £500 per referral

GEMS recognition scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Flex Benefits access

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

EMCOR UK is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to maintain and support Defence sites. You will perform planned and unplanned maintenance, manage faults, and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance across building services.

The role requires collaboration with line management and contractors, with a focus on reliability and operational performance on critical assets. You will be responsible for supervising contractors, documenting work, and maintaining high standards of quality while

Qualifications

• PSSR 2000 knowledge and understanding of safety regulations.
• Experience in building services/facilities management.
• Articulate, numerate and IT literate.
• Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law (preferred).
• Broad knowledge of facilities management and building services engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to schedule and document work.
• Support Line Manager in implementing EMCOR policies and standards.
• Rectify defects ensuring safety and performance standards.
• Carry out routine maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Supervise specialist contractors and ensure certifications/documentation are complete.
• Liaise with Helpdesk and respond to urgent maintenance tasks within timescales.
• Represent EMCOR professionally and uphold high standards of safety and quality.

Skills

PSSR 2000 knowledge

Confined Space

Legionella awareness

Contract law knowledge

Health & safety track record

Education

NVQ/HNC/ONC

Job description

For our people, working in Defence offers long term stability and the opportunity to build a meaningful, lasting career. Defence contracts are typically longstanding, providing job security, continuity of work, and the chance to develop deep expertise within complex, high profile environments. Our purpose is to ensure Defence infrastructure remains resilient, compliant, and ready to support operational effectiveness. Through our One Data World platform, we use secure, data-driven insights to optimise performance, proactively manage critical assets, and adapt services to evolving operational demands, while enhancing the experience of personnel on-site. By taking on the complexity of facilities management, EMCOR UK enables Defence organisations to stay focused on their core mission, while we ensure the infrastructure behind it performs without compromise. Role Overview: To perform all planned and unplanned mechanical engineering activities relating to the running of an efficient contract and supporting the client sites. About the role What you'll do:

• Ensure all Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance is completed to schedule ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Support the Line Manager in the day to day implementation of EMCOR policies, procedures and standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities and provide high quality services to customers.
• Perform rectification of defects, ensuring all safety and performance standards are met in accordance with the contract.
• Carry out routine maintenance work associated with all mechanical systems.
• Supervise specialist contractors and ensure all certifications / documentation is completed in accordance with the client and EMCOR's requirements.
• Liaise with and respond to the Helpdesk ensuring urgent maintenance tasks are responded to within appropriate timescales.
• Ensure that good housekeeping and working practices are employed and ensure that you represent EMCOR in a professional manner at all times.
  Hold a relevant technical qualification (NVQ/HNC/ONC etc.)
• Proven experience within a building services/facilities management environment
• Knowledge of PSSR 2000 / Confined Space, Legionella and Permit to work systems.
• Articulate, numerate and IT literate
• Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred
• Good all round knowledge of facilities management and building services engineering.
• The ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
• Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the field of assurance / health and safety .
• Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.
  At EMCOR UK part of OCS, we deliver facilities management for the Defence sector by combining our engineering heritage with advanced innovation to support mission critical environments. We put people at the heart of everything we do, working closely with Defence customers to understand their needs, from strategic estate priorities to the safe, reliable delivery of day-to-day services across secure sites., At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

Salary: up to £42,000

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:45 - 16:30 (9 day fortnight, every 2nd Friday off - PAID!)

Benefits: 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme + bank holidays, Industry leading maternity & paternity policies, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and many more.

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
• GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.