Resident Engineer

Skilled Careers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Immediate start

Temp-to-perm progression

Stable long-term position

No travel requirements

Job summary

Skilled Careers is assisting in recruiting a Resident Engineer for a prestigious commercial site near Northampton. The role offers a temporary-to-permanent path with an immediate start, suitable for a mechanically biased engineer seeking stability and progression.

Based on a Northampton location, the successful candidate will handle PPM, fix faults promptly, and maintain safety records while coordinating with site management and contractors to ensure optimum facility performance.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in building services or facilities management environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of current health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.
• Respond to and resolve reactive maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain health & safety documentation and compliance records.
• Ensure all plant and equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Support upkeep and operational performance of the facility.
• Liaise with site management and contractors as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Health & safety knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 (Plumbing or Mechanical Engineering)

Job description

Resident Engineer

Northampton | Temporary to Permanent | Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Resident Engineer to join their team on a prestigious commercial site in the Northampton area. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer seeking long-term stability, a competitive salary, and the chance to secure a permanent position with a leading facilities management provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site
• Responding to and resolving reactive maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate health & safety documentation and compliance records
• Ensuring all plant and equipment operates efficiently and safely
• Supporting the overall upkeep and operational performance of the facility
• Liaising with site management and contractors where required

Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Previous experience in building services, facilities management, or commercial maintenance environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of current health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Immediate start available
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects
• Static site role with no travel requirements
• Exposure to a modern and high-profile commercial facility
• Supportive and professional working environment