Mobile Mechanical Engineer (South London)

Mitie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie in South London is seeking a Mobile Mechanical Engineer to support the MET Police estate across South London. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance on critical building systems, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

You will maintain and repair mechanical systems across police facilities, delivering high-quality service on every visit while working on a mobile, multi-site basis within the same contract area.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilation (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Proven experience in commercial mechanical maintenance or facilities management.
• Willingness to obtain MET Police CTC Clearance (process can take 7-10 months).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Maintain and repair AHUs, ventilation ( intake/extract ), FCUs, heating and cooling systems, and water assets.
• Respond to client queries on-site and provide updates on works undertaken.
• Accurately complete all documentation, including service reports and inspection logs.
• Support on-call rota and travel between sites within the contract area.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication

On-call rota

Workload prioritisation

Education

Plumbing, Heating and Ventilation qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Mobile Mechanical Engineer (South London)

South London | Full-time | Mobile role (on-call required)

We're looking for a Mobile Mechanical Engineer to join our team supporting the MET Police estate across South London. In this role, you'll deliver planned and reactive maintenance across critical building systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Mobile Mechanical Engineer who can maintain and repair mechanical systems across police facilities, delivering high-quality service on every visit.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and fault finding on mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair systems including AHUs, ventilation (intake/extract), FCUs, heating and cooling systems, and water assets (booster sets, chlorifiers, water heaters)
• Respond to client queries on-site and provide clear updates on works undertaken
• Accurately complete all documentation, including service reports, inspection logs, and remedial actions
• Support on-call rota and travel between sites within the same contract area

Required Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Plumbing, Heating, and Ventilation (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Proven experience in commercial mechanical maintenance or facilities management
• Willingness and ability to obtain MET Police CTC Clearance (process can take up to 7-10 months)

What we're looking for:

• Experience working in a mobile maintenance role or multi-site environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with a proactive, client-focused approach
• Experience participating in an on-call rota
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise tasks effectively

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile public sector contract
• Mobile role covering two closely located sites under one account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!