Resident Engineer - Mechanical & Facilities Reliability

Wates Smartspace; Northampton; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS | Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical / Multi-Skilled) to support a world-class manufacturing site in Northampton. You will maintain and optimise mechanical and building services systems across a demanding facility, delivering safe, reliable operation and exceptional service to the client.

The role suits candidates with strong mechanical maintenance experience, multi-skilled capability, and a proactive approach to fault-finding, continuous

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in facilities management or industrial environments.
• Experience with pumps, motors, HVAC systems and plant equipment; electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Experience delivering maintenance in a client-facing environment.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services assets.
• Fault find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Support HVAC, pumps, motors, compressors, pipework and associated mechanical plant.
• Undertake basic electrical fault-finding where suitably qualified.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and site emergencies.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with statutory compliance requirements.
• Accurately update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise directly with the client, subcontractors and wider engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Support health, safety and environmental best practice across the site.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Mechanical maintenance

Building services

Electrical knowledge

Client-facing delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Building Services

Job description

WPS | Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical / Multi-Skilled) to support a world-class manufacturing site in Northampton. You will maintain and optimise mechanical and building services systems across a demanding facility, delivering safe, reliable operation and exceptional service to the client.

The role suits candidates with strong mechanical maintenance experience, multi-skilled capability, and a proactive approach to fault-finding, continuous