Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Darlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and engineering sector is seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their Facilities Management team in Darlington. This full-time, permanent position requires expertise in mechanical systems maintenance and offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Generous pension scheme

Company sick pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in Facilities Management or building services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical systems.
• Perform fault-finding and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Undertake minor electrical tasks and plumbing work.

Skills

Reliability

Proactivity

Customer Focus

Health & Safety Understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Randstad C&P are currently seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our clients Facilities Management team on a static commercial site in Darlington. This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance and reactive services across a wide range of building systems.

Benefits:

• Competive salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating, pumps, and water systems
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs on mechanical equipment and associated plant
• Undertake minor electrical tasks including basic lighting, emergency light testing, and small power repairs
• Perform general plumbing work such as pipework repairs, valve replacements, and fixture maintenance
• Support general building fabric maintenance including doors, locks, tiling, patch painting, and other minor works
• Complete all works to a high standard in compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Use CAFM/mobile systems to log and update job progress accurately
• Liaise with the site team and end users to ensure minimal disruption and clear communication
• Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training sessions

Key Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Additional skills/experience in electrical, plumbing, or building fabric maintenance
• Proven experience in a similar role within a Facilities Management or building services environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices
• Comfortable using digital job management systems (CAFM)
• Reliable, proactive, and customer-focused approach

To apply, please submit your CV or contact us directly for more information.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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