Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

56 holidays?

Excellent pension

4-on-4-off night rota

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the in-house engineering team at a leading London university. Based at Charterhouse Square campus, you will help keep academic and research buildings running overnight.

This is a mechanically biased role covering PPM and reactive maintenance across HVAC, heating and water services. The 4-on-4-off nights pattern offers plenty of time off, with a permanent role and strong employer backing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (HVAC/plumbing)
• Building services or facilities maintenance experience, with BMS knowledge desirable
• Comfortable working independently on a nights rota

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across the campus buildings
• Maintaining and fault-finding on HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs and extract ventilation
• Looking after heating and chilled water systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps and pressurisation units
• Carrying out water hygiene tasks on domestic hot and cold water systems, such as temperature monitoring and flushing
• Maintaining laboratory ventilation such as fume cupboards
• Monitoring plant via the BMS, responding to alarms overnight and completing maintenance records accurately

Skills

BMS knowledge

Facilities maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Location: Chaterhouse Square, Central London (site-based)

Salary: £52,500

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 4-on-4-off, nights only (19:00-07:00)

About the Role

We're recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the in-house engineering team at a leading London university. Based at their Charterhouse Square campus, you'll help keep a range of academic and research buildings running smoothly overnight.

This is a mechanically biased role covering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across a variety of building services systems and plant, including HVAC, heating and water services. The 4-on-4-off nights pattern gives you plenty of time off, alongside the security of a permanent role with a well-established organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across the campus buildings
• Maintaining and fault-finding on HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs and extract ventilation
• Looking after heating and chilled water systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps and pressurisation units
• Carrying out water hygiene tasks on domestic hot and cold water systems, such as temperature monitoring and flushing
• Maintaining laboratory ventilation such as fume cupboards
• Monitoring plant via the BMS, responding to alarms overnight and completing maintenance records accurately

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, e.g. HVAC or plumbing (essential)
• Building services or facilities maintenance experience, with BMS knowledge (desirable)
• Comfortable working independently on a nights rota

What's on Offer

• £52,500 basic salary
• 56 days holiday (30 days plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• An excellent pension scheme
• 4-on-4-off rota, 19:00 to 07:00, for a strong work-life balance
• Permanent role with a stable, respected employer

If you're a mechanically biased maintenance engineer looking for a long-term night-shift role with excellent benefits,