Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

City St George's, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff training and development

Pension scheme

Job summary

City St George's, University of London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates, Environment & Facilities team across Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting campuses. You will support the safe and reliable operation of heating, ventilation and water systems.

The role is shift-based and requires a recognised mechanical engineering qualification, strong fault-finding skills and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical building services in large or complex environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and permit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across heating, ventilation, water and mechanical services.
• Perform fault finding, inspections, repairs and routine maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical building services

Health & safety compliance

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Background

City St George's, University of London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the Estates, Environment & Facilities team. The department plays a vital role in supporting teaching, research and student life across the University's campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting. Working within a shift-based maintenance service, you will help ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the University's mechanical building services and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

You will carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, supporting the operation of heating, ventilation, water and mechanical services systems. The role involves fault finding, plant inspections, repairs and routine maintenance activities while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors to minimise disruption and deliver a high standard of service across the University.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience maintaining mechanical building services within a large or complex environment and possess strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You will have a good understanding of health and safety requirements, including safe systems of work and permit procedures, together with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. A recognised mechanical engineering qualification and experience of planned and reactive maintenance are essential.

Closing date for applications

11 November at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on

TBC

The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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