Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

PRS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company based in Blackburn is seeking a Mechanical & HVAC Engineer for a permanent role. The engineer will handle the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems including AHUs and related equipment. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services and have prior maintenance experience. The role offers a competitive salary and flexibility in work hours.

Benefits

Flexibility with start and finish times

Overtime available

On-call standby payment

Qualifications

• Experience working within a maintenance environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or equivalent.
• Experience working on HVAC systems, including AHUs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs to mechanical plant room & HVAC.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance as per schedule.
• Respond to ad-hoc breakdown requests timely.

Skills

Maintenance environment experience

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services

Experience with AHUs and HVAC systems

PPM and Reactive Work experience

Ability to pass DBS checks

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent

Tools

Hands and power tools

Access equipment

Job description

Position: Mechanical & HVAC Engineer; Type: Permanent (x2 Roles); Location: Blackburn; Salary: £38,500 - £41,000 PA plus package; Mon‑Fri 40‑hour power week days; Flexibility with start and finish times; On‑call circa 1 in 6 (with standby payment); Overtime available.

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and a HVAC Maintenance Engineer to work within an estates team in providing maintenance and repairs to mechanical plant room & HVAC such as AC‑R, steam, pressure systems, AHU’s, pumps/valves and associated pipework. The role is a permanent position.

Based out of Blackburn.

Lead Mechanical & HVAC Engineer Description

• To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical & HVAC building services, all in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Represent in a respectful and professional manner.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and associated building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
• Respond in a timely manner to ad‑hoc breakdown requests as identified by supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.
• Assist in carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Assist in carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.
• Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.
• Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades/colleagues.
• After a qualifying period take part in the callout/standby rota.
• Undertake training where necessary to learn other skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Carry out risk assessments on‑site as instructed by supervisor / manager.
• Diligently complete all required job cards and other work‑related paperwork to the required standard.
• Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
• Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with role.

Lead Mechanical & HVAC Engineer Qualifications or Required Experience

• Previously worked within a maintenance environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent.
• Experience of working on or with AHU’s, FCU’s, LTHW, Pumps, Pipework, Valves, Chilled and Portable Water Systems and Water Hygiene Systems, Air Conditioning (for the HVAC role).
• PPM & Reactive Work.
• Ideally former Authorised Person Mechanical Systems (or a desire to reach this).
• Worked on Steam Systems (desirable for the Mech role).
• Work on Plumbing Systems.
• Able to pass DBS checks.

PRS is an equal opportunities employer.