Mobile Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an estates team in Leeds. This permanent role involves providing maintenance and repairs to various mechanical systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, and the opportunity for overtime, alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance environment is essential.
• Must possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent certification.
• Experience with AHUs, pumps, and water systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical building services.
• Conduct systematic fault finding on malfunctioning equipment.
• Participate in PPM and respond to ad-hoc breakdown requests.

Skills

Maintenance environment experience

Fault finding

Health & Safety compliance

Collaborative working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or equivalent

Tools

PPE

Access equipment

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work within an estates team, providing maintenance and repairs to mechanical plant rooms such as steam, pressure systems, AHUs, pumps/valves, and associated pipework. The role is a permanent position paying £39,500, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week during the day.

On-call duties are to be confirmed. Overtime is available. The position is based in the Leeds area.

Mechanical Engineer Description:

• Undertake maintenance, repairs, and inspections of mechanical building services in accordance with relevant standards, operational procedures, legislation, and guidance.
• Represent the company in a respectful and professional manner.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and associated building services as per the PPM schedule and personal competence.
• Respond promptly to ad-hoc breakdown requests as directed by the supervisor or manager, or as per site contract.
• Assist with installation work for minor upgrades and adaptations.
• Conduct systematic fault finding on malfunctioning equipment.
• Follow safe working practices in line with statutory and company guidelines.
• Operate access equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely, adhering to health & safety and manufacturer guidelines.
• Use personal protective equipment correctly and follow health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, written or electronic, as required.
• Work flexibly with other trades and colleagues.
• Participate in callout/standby rota after a qualifying period.
• Undertake training to develop skills and meet service requirements.
• Perform on-site risk assessments as instructed.
• Complete all job-related paperwork diligently and within specified timeframes.
• Carry out any other tasks relevant to the role.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a maintenance environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or equivalent.
• Experience working with AHUs, FCUs, LTHW, pumps, pipework, valves, chilled and portable water systems, and water hygiene systems.
• Pipe fitting experience is desirable.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Ideally, former Authorised Person for Mechanical Systems or a desire to attain this qualification.
• Experience working on plumbing systems.
• Ability to pass DBS checks.
• Valid driving license.

If interested, please click the APPLY button now. PRS is a leading specialist recruitment and search & selection consultancy within the Building Services, FM, and Support Sectors. Please note, if you do not hear from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful. PRS is an equal opportunities employer.