Mechanical Technician - 6 Month Ftc

Bre; Waterford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities – Restaurant, free/à

BRE Academy access

Job summary

BRE Watford is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 6-month fixed-term contract to work on HVAC test rigs and live systems. You will modify, construct, and maintain rigs, interpreting technical drawings to build and optimise setups, supporting experimental test programmes on-site in Watford.

You will handle metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing and electrical wiring, using MS Office for reporting and data analysis. The role is full-time and requires commutable presence at the Watford office.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC, mechanical or plumbing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in MS Office for reports and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on modification, construction and maintenance of HVAC test rigs across metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing and wiring.
• Interpret technical drawings and build, adapt and optimise test setups.
• Set up, operate and adjust equipment to meet project requirements for experimental programmes.

Skills

HVAC

Mechanical equipment

Metalwork

Timber fabrication

Plumbing

Electrical wiring

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Technician - 6 Month FTC BRE Watford, England, United Kingdom

*Please note, this role is a 6 month fixed-term contract

If you’re the kind of Mechanical Technician and/or HVAC Engineer who prefers tools in hand over sitting behind a desk, this could be the role for you. At BRE, you’ll be at the heart of cutting‑edge testing and innovation, working on live systems and helping shape the future of building performance.

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting‑edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science‑led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

Carry out hands‑on modification, construction, and maintenance of HVAC test rigs across a range of disciplines, including metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing, and electrical wiring (power, communications, and instrumentation).

Interpret and work from technical and schematic drawings to build, adapt, and optimise test setups.

Support the delivery of experimental and testing programmes by setting up, operating, and adjusting equipment to meet project requirements.

What we are looking for

Experience working with HVAC, mechanical or plumbing equipment and applying technical knowledge to resolve issues.

The test rig modifications will require the ability to work unsupervised across a very wide range of disciplines, building rigs; metalwork & timber fabrication, wiring; power, communication & instrumentation, and plumbing.

Ability to both understand technical drawings and to work from and interpret schematic drawings.

Self‑motivated and focussed, but also having the ability to work in a team.

Proficient in use of MS Office software for reports, data analysis and presentations.

Experience of working in a building‑services engineering related environment such as contracting, installation or commercial consultancy.

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well‑being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at‑cost EV charging points

Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

On‑Site – This role requires full‑time presence at our Watford office. You must live within a commutable distance.

Note to Employment Agencies

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BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.