Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in Greater London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves servicing and maintaining a variety of mechanical installations, ensuring compliance, and addressing client queries. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as F-Gas, C&G Level 3, or NVQ Level 5, and possess strong health & safety knowledge. This position offers significant career development opportunities for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Maintenance or Facilities Management environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Permit to Work systems.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of mechanical installations.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Complete compliance checks including legionella monitoring.
• Respond to client queries and report defects.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety understanding

Client communication

Education

F-Gas qualification

C&G Level 3

NVQ Level 5

HNC equivalent

Job description

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long‑term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join this highly successful and forward‑thinking organisation.

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• The service, maintenance, and repair of a variety of mechanical installations. This includes ventilation systems such as air handling units (AHUs) and intake/extract systems, heating and cooling systems including thermal wheels and fan coil units (FCUs), as well as water systems like booster sets, calorifiers, and water heaters.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Completing compliance checks such as legionella monitoring.
• Respond to client queries, report any defects, and provide clear, timely updates.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, remedial work, and service documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Maintenance or Facilities Management environment.
• Relevant qualifications: F‑Gas, C&G Level 3, NVQ Level 5, or HNC equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Permit to Work systems, and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

If you feel you have the necessary skill set and experience to perform this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.