Multi-skilled Mechanical Engineer

-; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Oxford to maintain and repair essential systems. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, IT literacy, and strong communication skills. This role entails providing excellent service to clients, completing documentation, and participating in the On-Call Rota. Benefits include extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, and life cover.

Benefits

Optional extra days' holiday up to five per year

Critical illness insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience within a Maintenance/Facilities Management environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Permit to Work procedures.
• Valid full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ventilation, heating and cooling systems.
• Provide high-level service answering client queries.
• Complete all work-related documentation accurately.
• Perform manual tasks and participate in the On-Call Rota.

Skills

Manual handling

Verbal and written communication

IT literacy

Education

C&G Level 3 or Level 5 / NVQ or HNC equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to maintain and repair installations such as ventilation systems — (AHU, Intake/extract), heating and cooling systems (thermal wheels, FCUs, etc.), and water system assets, such as booster sets, calorifiers, water heaters.

You should be capable of delivering the highest level of service for the client, answering queries, reporting any defects, and keeping them informed of site activities at the time of the service visit. You will also be required to complete all work‑related documentation accurately and on time, keeping a log of inspection reports and remedial work.

You must hold a valid full driving licence and be IT literate. You should have the capability to perform manual tasks, including manual handling, working at heights and in confined spaces as well as a willingness to participate in the On‑Call Rota. You must have good verbal and written communication and the ability to use a mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and water system assets.
• Provide high‑level service answering client queries, reporting defects, and keeping clients informed of site activities.
• Complete all work‑related documentation accurately and on time, including inspection reports and remedial work logs.
• Perform manual tasks including manual handling, working at heights, and in confined spaces, and participate in the On‑Call Rota.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications such as C&G Level 3 or Level 5 / NVQ or HNC equivalent.
• Experience within a Maintenance/Facilities Management environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Permit to Work procedures, and safe systems of working.
• Valid full driving licence and IT literacy.

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Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices.

Benefits

• Optional extra days' holiday up to five per year.
• Critical illness insurance, dental treatment and technology products at an affordable cost.
• High‑street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times your salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars recognition with cash prizes and a chance to win £10,000.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Zehdan Raja at [e-mail].

Company Background

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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