Multiskilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Full-Time

Ace Academics Consultancy; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Academics Consultancy is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the estates and facilities team at a South East London college. The role covers hands-on maintenance across mechanical systems and building services, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have solid mechanical maintenance experience, be comfortable with multi-trade tasks, and support electrical maintenance as required. Full-time hours in Lewisham with varied maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, ideally Level 3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills and experience with PPM and reactive repairs.
• Willingness to perform general maintenance and multi-trade duties.
• Commitment to health and safety best practices.
• Reliable, adaptable and capable of working independently or in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in pumps, motors, heating, ventilation.
• Provide general building maintenance and multi-trade repairs.
• Assist with basic electrical maintenance within qualifications.
• Maintain maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with external contractors and assist projects.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent requests.
• Share responsibility for opening and closing site coverage.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Multi-skilled

Health & safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

BMS experience

HVAC knowledge

Boilers & heating systems

Job description

Ace Academics Consultancy is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the estates and facilities team at a South East London college. The role covers hands-on maintenance across mechanical systems and building services, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have solid mechanical maintenance experience, be comfortable with multi-trade tasks, and support electrical maintenance as required. Full-time hours in Lewisham with varied maintenance duties.