Resident Mechanical Engineer – Facilities & Maintenance

Build Recruitment; Pitsford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking a Resident Engineer for a world-class manufacturing environment. You will maintain and optimise mechanical and building services across a complex facility, ensuring safety, reliability and high performance.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with strong mechanical maintenance experience; multi-skilled engineers with electrical knowledge are welcome. This role offers rotating shifts and a £46,000 salary.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Maintenance Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in facilities management, manufacturing, industrial or critical environments.
• Experience on pumps, motors, HVAC, plant equipment and mechanical services.
• Multi-skilled capability with electrical knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience delivering maintenance in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Build Recruitment is seeking a Resident Engineer for a world-class manufacturing environment. You will maintain and optimise mechanical and building services across a complex facility, ensuring safety, reliability and high performance.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with strong mechanical maintenance experience; multi-skilled engineers with electrical knowledge are welcome. This role offers rotating shifts and a £46,000 salary.