Mobile Mechanical Engineer

Skilled Careers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

Training & career development

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Mobile Mechanical Engineer to cover South East England and Greater London, performing planned and reactive maintenance on commercial building services. You will work independently to keep sites safe, compliant, and running efficiently.

The role requires fault-finding on HVAC and building services, a Level 3 qualification, and a full UK driving licence. A company vehicle and fuel card are provided with an on-call rota as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in Building Services.
• Proven FM/Building Services or commercial maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining HVAC, pumps and plant equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across commercial properties.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical plant and building services.
• Maintain HVAC systems, pumps, motors, pipework and valves.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Complete service reports using CAFM systems.
• Assist with minor installations and project works when required.
• Build strong relationships with clients and site stakeholders.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.

Skills

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

FM/Building Services experience

Fault-finding skills

HVAC experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Level 3 Building Services

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Mobile Mechanical Engineer

South East & Greater London Excellent Rates of Pay | Company Vehicle | Immediate Start Available

Our client is a leading Facilities Management provider seeking an experienced Mobile Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team covering South East England and Greater London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong mechanical background to work across a varied portfolio of commercial properties, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance while providing first‑class customer service.

The Role

As a Mobile Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of building services equipment across multiple client sites. Working independently, you will ensure that buildings remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across commercial properties.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair faults on mechanical plant and building services systems.
• Maintain HVAC systems, pumps, motors, pipework, valves, and associated equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Complete service reports and maintenance records using CAFM systems.
• Support minor installations, upgrades, and project works when required.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and site stakeholders.
• Participate in the on‑call rota as required.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and customer‑focused engineer who takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship and service.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, or Commercial Maintenance environments.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining mechanical building services systems including HVAC, pumps, plant equipment, and pipework.
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Multi‑skilled with basic electrical knowledge.
• HVAC qualifications.
• F‑Gas certification.
• Experience using CAFM systems.
• Previous experience working across large commercial portfolios.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and excellent rates of pay.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Overtime opportunities.
• On‑call allowance.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Stable, long‑term position with a respected Facilities Management provider.
• Immediate start available.