Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a mechanically skilled maintenance professional to support the upkeep, repair and replacement of a broad range of mechanical plant and systems across its campus estate. You will work under the Mechanical Maintenance Manager and Supervisors to ensure operations run smoothly, with emphasis on safety and efficient service delivery.

The role involves reactive and planned maintenance, updating tickets in PLANON, and collaborating with the Estates

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering experience in a busy site-based environment.
• Strong communication skills with management, staff and students.
• Proactive in health and safety practices and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and replace a wide range of mechanical plant, equipment and systems across the campus.
• Perform reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Update work tickets via the PLANON system and ensure timely closure of tasks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Tools

PLANON

Job description

About the team or project:

We are a dynamic mechanical operations and planned maintenance team consisting of eight staff, including six mechanical engineers, a supervisor and a Mechanical Maintenance Manager, working under the Estates Operations banner alongside the Electrical and Fabric teams. We operate across a campus estate of approximately 44 buildings, including residential properties and the sports complex at Platt Lane.

The three Estates Operations teams, each with specific technical expertise and areas of responsibility, are as follows:

• Building Fabric Team: Roofs, windows, joinery, locksmith services and plumbing
• Electrical Team: Lighting, low voltage power supplies and emergency power generation
• In addition to the above, external contractors are also managed for selected services including grounds maintenance.

About the role:

• The post holder will work as part of the Mechanical Maintenance team, responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of a wide range of mechanical plant, equipment and systems across the University, under the direction of the Mechanical Maintenance Manager and/or delegated Supervisors. The role supports the ongoing operational status of the University's buildings to ensure delivery of core business functions.
• Key responsibilities include reactive, planned and cyclical maintenance tasks as directed by the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, or via the Estates maintenance management system (PLANON).
• Task progress will be updated through the mobile workflow system (PLANON), ensuring work tickets are accurately completed and closed in a timely manner. Defects should be proactively identified and reported when moving between tasks and buildings.
• Close communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and EFCD Helpdesk is required regarding workload status and any issues that may affect completion within SLA timescales.
• The role involves promoting good health and safety practice, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and identifying and reporting hazards or emergencies within working areas.
• Compliance with University statutory policies is essential, including reading and following relevant risk assessments and supporting the need for risk assessment where appropriate.
• Routine checks of buildings, services, plant and equipment will be undertaken to ensure they remain safe and fit for purpose, with defects reported promptly to maintain safety and customer satisfaction.
• Personal protective equipment, tools and systems must be used appropriately, maintained in good condition, and stored correctly when not in use.
• The role is campus-based, working Monday to Friday, 8.45am-4.30pm, reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Manager.

About the candidate:

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals with mechanical engineering experience in a busy site-based environment, or transferable skills gained from other mechanical sectors.

Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively with management, staff and students on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be confident managing their workload while supporting team members across all areas of work.

A commitment to continuous improvement of business processes and a strong team-focused ethos is also important.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.