Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Golden Schedule

Single Base Location

Team Culture

Permanent position

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a site-based role at a university campus in Watford. You will conduct planned maintenance on HVAC, pumps, and plumbing, ensuring reliability of essential systems for students and staff.

The role offers a stable permanent position with a straightforward Monday–Friday schedule, training opportunities, and the chance to work within a professional estates team on a green campus.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing & Heating is required.
• Strong knowledge of commercial boiler systems, pumps, and cooling towers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial HVAC, plant rooms, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and AHUs.
• Monitor and optimize Building Management System (BMS) for efficiency.
• Support small-scale installation projects and system upgrades.
• Ensure all works meet health, safety and environmental regulations.

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Watford Salary: £25-£26 an hour Hours: Monday - Friday (Standard Days)

The Role

Tired of the "van life" and chasing jobs across the city? We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the dedicated estates team at our prestigious university campus in Wimbledon.

You'll be the backbone of the campus infrastructure, maintaining the critical heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems that keep our students and faculty comfortable year-round. It's a stable, site-based role where you can truly get to know the systems you manage.

What's in it for you?

• The Golden Schedule: A consistent Monday to Friday routine. No more weekend "emergencies" ruining your plans.

• A Single Base: Say goodbye to London traffic. Your "office" is a beautiful, green campus in the heart of SW19.

• Team Culture: Work alongside a professional multi-disciplinary team in a respectful, academic environment.

• Perks: Competitive salary and the job security of a permanent position within the higher education sector.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial HVAC, plant rooms, and plumbing systems.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults, from pumps and motors to heat exchangers and AHUs.

• Monitor and optimize the Building Management System (BMS) for maximum efficiency.

• Support small-scale mechanical installation projects and system upgrades.

• Ensure all works meet current health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing & Heating.

• Technical Savvy: Strong knowledge of commercial boiler systems, pumps, and cooling towers.

• The Extra Mile: Experience with BMS (Building Management Systems) is highly desirable.

• Professionalism: You're comfortable working in a live campus environment and representing the estates team to staff and students.

Upgrade your career path.

If you're a mechanical specialist looking for a high-quality environment and a better way to work, we want to meet you.

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.

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