On-Site Mechanical Engineer: Proactive Maintenance Lead

Equans UK & Ireland; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee networks (WiE/RiSE/LGBTQI+/Yp

Job summary

EQUANS UK & Ireland is seeking a Resident Mechanical Engineer in Macclesfield on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance, with a focus on safety, documentation, and client liaison. You will lead on CAFM tickets, raise parts lists, and drive improvements on site.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical engineering qualification, with BMS/LTHW experience and a good understanding of health and safety. AP status within 3 months and IPAF are desirable.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification essential.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 desirable.
• Ability to obtain AP status within 3 months per EQUANS LV/Mechanical rules.
• Experience fault-finding in BMS, LTHW/CLTHW, pumps and HVAC.
• IPAF cert desirable for 3a/3b machines.
• Strong health and safety awareness and PTW understanding.

Responsibilities

• Complete reactive tasks across sites and highlight improvements.
• Ensure consumables are available and provide parts lists with timescales.
• Keep CAFM records up to date and close tickets with data.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for all works.
• Develop good relationships with Equans staff, subcontractors and client reps.
• Support the helpdesk and be available for out-of-hours call-out if required.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Health & safety awareness

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable)

Tools

Planon CAFM

BMS fault finding

L8 ACOP knowledge

Job description

EQUANS UK & Ireland is seeking a Resident Mechanical Engineer in Macclesfield on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance, with a focus on safety, documentation, and client liaison. You will lead on CAFM tickets, raise parts lists, and drive improvements on site.

The ideal candidate holds an electrical engineering qualification, with BMS/LTHW experience and a good understanding of health and safety. AP status within 3 months and IPAF are desirable.