Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Henderson Brown; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Significant employer pension

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Henderson Brown is partnering with a well-established research facility in Cambridge to appoint a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain mechanical plant across multiple buildings, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and fully operational.

The role includes routine inspections, planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and on-call support, with a Monday–Friday, 39.5-hour week and a strong emphasis on building services and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical maintenance skill set and on-site fault diagnosis.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC systems, and related equipment.
• Ability to work safely and independently in a multi-building facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on mechanical plant.
• Complete planned maintenance schedules and respond to breakdowns promptly.
• Monitor building services for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist across maintenance disciplines to deliver a high-quality service.
• Participate in on-call rota to handle urgent maintenance issues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Boilers

HVAC systems

Fault diagnosis

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Technical qualification

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (3691913) Cambridge, England

Salary: GBP35500 - GBP42250 per annum

Henderson Brown are partnering with a well-established research facility to appoint a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist environment where reliable engineering and building services play a vital role in supporting day-to-day operations. You will help maintain essential mechanical infrastructure across multiple buildings, ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: Up to £42,250 per annum
Location: Cambridge
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 39.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing, and repairs on mechanical plant, including boilers, HVAC systems, and associated equipment.


• Complete planned maintenance schedules and respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and implementing effective repairs.


• Monitor the performance and safety of building services, ensuring all work meets relevant compliance and regulatory requirements.


• Assist colleagues across maintenance disciplines to deliver a responsive, high-quality engineering service throughout the site.


• Identify potential equipment issues, recommend improvements, and support the efficient operation of mechanical infrastructure.


• Participate in an on-call rota, providing technical assistance and resolving urgent maintenance issues when required.

Requirements

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship, relevant technical qualification, or equivalent engineering training


• Proven hands-on experience maintaining mechanical plant, building services, or industrial engineering equipment.


• Background as a mechanical fitter, plant maintenance technician, or heating and ventilation engineer.


• Competent in mechanical fault diagnosis, equipment servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown response.


• Knowledge of plumbing systems and Building Management Systems,


• A proactive, safety-conscious approach, with the ability to work independently, support colleagues, and undertake onsite duties.

Salary and Benefits

Generous annual leave, significant employer pension contributions, enhanced family leave, and wellbeing benefits.

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