Mechanical Fitter/Engineer

Mitie; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building services provider based in Blackburn is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter / Engineer. This full-time position involves managing the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, diagnosing issues promptly, and leading planned maintenance. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, extensive experience in building services engineering, and strong problem-solving skills. The role includes competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

Flexible lifestyle benefits

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Recognition awards

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Plant Maintenance, or Building Services Engineering
• Significant experience of building services engineering and maintenance management
• 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

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.
• Lead the development and delivery of planned maintenance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors.
• Contribute to long-term maintenance planning, risk assessments, and technical documentation.

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

We're seeking a proactive and technically skilled Mechanical Fitter / Engineer (Mechanical) to join our team. In this role, you'll support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of mechanical systems across our diverse estate.

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.

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Further information

• This role is offered on a full-time (40 hours per week) permanent basis, with the expectation to participate in the duty on-call rota (1 week in 4) for which additional payment is provided.

The offer will be subject to SC Clearance

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. You might 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,!

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.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Aanchal Sharma at .