Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Pumps & Plant Reliability

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group in London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role focuses on overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment, including pumps and motors, with responsibilities for pump repairs, seal and bearing replacements, and ensuring reliability across the estate.

The successful candidate will have a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3, strong fault-finding skills, and a solid understanding of health

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical building services systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and improving equipment reliability across the estate.
• Replacing mechanical seals and bearings.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and identify solutions to minimise downtime and service disruption.
• Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of building services infrastructure.
• Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
• Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support project works, asset replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all work activities.
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, contractors and building users.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure plant reliability across the estate.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Health & safety

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Venn Group in London is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. The role focuses on overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment, including pumps and motors, with responsibilities for pump repairs, seal and bearing replacements, and ensuring reliability across the estate.

The successful candidate will have a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3, strong fault-finding skills, and a solid understanding of health