Mechanical maintenance engineer

Randstad CPE; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a prestigious commercial estate in London. The role involves maintaining HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting both reactive and planned maintenance. A competitive salary is offered along with training opportunities within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company uniform and tools provided

Pension scheme

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with commercial mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on mechanical plant.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks across HVAC systems.
• Liaise with management and contractors to ensure compliance.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Mechanical Systems

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering

F-Gas certification

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: London (Static Site)
Salary: £40k to £44k Per annum
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Monday - Friday Day Shift

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a dedicated on-site maintenance team at a prestigious commercial estate in Central London. This is a static role, ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in HVAC, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, compliance, and safety of all mechanical systems across the estate through both reactive and planned maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment including air handling units, fan coil units, pumps, and heat exchangers.

Respond promptly and effectively to reactive maintenance tasks and fault calls across HVAC, heating, cooling, and domestic plumbing systems.

Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective repairs or temporary fixes to minimise downtime.

Perform routine inspections on plant equipment and building services to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues early.

Liaise with site management, tenants, and third-party contractors to deliver a high standard of service and compliance.

Maintain accurate records of all tasks carried out using the site CAFM system.

Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health & safety regulations and site policies.

Support in system upgrades, small project works, and mechanical improvements where needed.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, or HVAC (or equivalent).

Strong hands-on experience working with commercial mechanical building systems.

Knowledge of air conditioning systems, heating circuits, water systems, pressurisation units, and general plumbing.

F-Gas certification (beneficial but not essential).

A good understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's On Offer:

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £44,000 DOE

Stable Monday-Friday working hours with no regular weekend work

Opportunities for training and development

A well-supported role within a high-profile estate environment

Company uniform and tools provided

Pension scheme and additional employee benefits package

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company:

Location:

£40000 - £44000 Per annum Mon to Fri (8am to 5pm)

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 24th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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