Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the facilities management sector is seeking a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Swindon. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, extensive training, and opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a commercial environment, with a focus on building services and safety compliance.

Benefits

25 + 8 days holiday

Overtime

Training & progression

Company benefits and discounts

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to pass a DBS check.
• Experience in a hospital or R&D environment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive tasks.
• Oversee subcontractors regarding work standards and safety.
• Perform daily PPM and maintenance tasks including UPS systems.

Skills

Building services knowledge

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ mechanically qualified

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Swindon

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35k to £45k

Are you an experienced mechanical maintenance engineer within the facilities sector? Seeking a new challenge in 2025? My client is an established FM company looking for a qualified and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a team on a site close to Swindon.

This is a great role for someone looking to join a company offering lots of progression and training. This is a permanent position working Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm. Benefits will include:

• Competitive salary up to £35k to £45k
• 25 + 8 days holiday
• Overtime
• Training & progression
• Company benefits and discounts
• Pension

Main Duties:

1. Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and complete the appropriate paperwork and reports.
2. Carry out reactive and emergency breakdown tasks and complete the associated paperwork.
3. Be on a call-out rota to provide the client with full out-of-hours cover.
4. Oversee visiting subcontractors regarding standard of work and health and safety.
5. Assist on other properties within the portfolio as needed.
6. Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
7. Understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time.
8. Carry out work safely and diligently.
9. Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
10. Daily PPM and reactive maintenance tasks including UPS systems, plumbing, drainage, boiler room checks, cooling towers, fan coil units / AHUs / fans, heating pumps.

The Ideal Candidate:

• City & Guilds / NVQ mechanically qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience working within a hospital or R&D environment (desired).
• Good building services knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to pass a DBS check.

We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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