Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Emcor UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Reading is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will perform mechanical engineering activities to maintain contracts and support client sites. You'll oversee planned maintenance, rectify defects, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have at least NVQ Level 2 and experience in building services. This position offers a competitive salary package, excellent benefits, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme up to 5 days

Discount shopping and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant job‑specific discipline.
• Proven experience within a building services environment.
• Knowledge of PSSR 2000/Confined Space, Legionella, and Permit to Work systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance is completed to schedule.
• Perform rectification of defects, ensuring safety and performance standards are met.
• Carry out routine maintenance work associated with all mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Defect rectification

Facility Management

Operational performance

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Experience within a building services environment

Tools

PSSR 2000

Permit to Work systems

Job description

Overview

As the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer you will perform all planned and unplanned mechanical engineering activities related to maintaining an efficient contract and supporting client sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance is completed to schedule, ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
• Perform rectification of defects, ensuring all safety and performance standards are met in accordance with the contract.
• Carry out routine maintenance work associated with all mechanical systems.
• Supervise specialist contractors and ensure all certification/documentation is completed in accordance with client and EMCOR requirements.
• Liaise with and respond to the Helpdesk, ensuring that urgent maintenance tasks are responded to within appropriate timescales.
• Ensure that good housekeeping and working practices are employed and that you represent EMCOR in a professional manner at all times.
• Ensure that your technical training and development is kept up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant job‑specific discipline.
• Proven experience within a building services environment.
• Knowledge of PSSR 2000/Confined Space, Legionella, and Permit to Work systems is desirable but not essential.
• Good all‑round knowledge of Facility Management and Building Service Engineering.
• Ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 + Onsite Allowances (total package c£43,000); overtime available Monday–Friday flat rate, Saturday/Sunday/BHs x1.5 and £125 per week on rota basis if required by management.
• Hours: Week 1 Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:30 (16:15 finish on Friday); Week 2 Monday to Thursday 07:45 to 16:30. Enjoy every other Friday off work (PAID).
• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays – plus additional 26 days off (59 days off a year); Holiday Buy Scheme up to 5 days.
• Discount shopping, gym, days out and extensive learning & development opportunities – including opportunities for progression.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EMCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in a business‑based merit‑oriented manner.