Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading facilities management provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to maintain mechanical systems for prestigious contracts. Responsibilities include conducting preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and collaborating with clients. The ideal candidate will have relevant mechanical qualifications and experience in critical environments. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a critical or similar environment.
• Ability to diagnose and remedy mechanical faults rapidly.
• Competence in using software and handheld devices for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on mechanical plant.
• Perform routine inspections and operational checks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Provide technical support for minor installations.
• Prepare documentation and maintain detailed records.
• Collaborate with clients for mechanical risks management.
• Participate in on-call rotas for emergency support.
• Mentor and support other engineers.

Skills

Advanced technical skills in mechanical systems

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Mechanical Qualifications from recognised institution (C&G's / NVQ)

Job description

Job Title - Mechanical Engineer

My client is a global leading provider in facilities management and they are looking for a mechanical engineer to join the team and maintain all the mechanical aspects for one of their prestigious critical contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repairs: Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant such as pumps, fan coil units, and air handling units (AHUs).
• Inspections & Diagnoses: Perform routine inspections, system tests, and operational checks to ensure optimal performance and identify potential faults.
• Compliance: Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental procedures, and maintain domestic water systems to meet L8 standard requirements.
• Installation & Upgrades: Provide technical support for minor installation works and equipment upgrades.
• Documentation: Prepare method statements and risk assessments and maintain detailed records of completed tasks using handheld devices and software.
• Liaison: Collaborate with clients and management to escalate mechanical risks, provide recommendations, and foster positive working relationships.
• Emergency Support: Participate in on-call rotas to provide support for mechanical faults and out-of-hours requests.
• Team Support: Mentor and support other engineers to foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

Person Specification

• Mechanical Qualifications from a recognised institution (C&Gs / NVQ)
• Experience working within a critical or similar environment
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced technical skills in maintaining a variety of mechanical plant and systems.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and swiftly remedy plant faults and defects.
• Record-Keeping: Competence in using software and handheld devices to log faults and update job status.
• Communication: Ability to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Teamwork: Experience working collaboratively with other engineers