Resident Mechanical Engineer for Critical Facilities

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

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer for a world-class manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining and optimising mechanical and building services systems within a complex facility, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

The successful candidate will have a solid mechanical maintenance background, experience with pumps, HVAC, and plant equipment, and the ability to work in a client-facing setting.

Qualifications

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

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 maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with compliance requirements.
• Accurately update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise with client, subcontractors and wider engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Support health, safety and environmental best practice.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Client-facing experience

Problem-solving

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer for a world-class manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining and optimising mechanical and building services systems within a complex facility, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

The successful candidate will have a solid mechanical maintenance background, experience with pumps, HVAC, and plant equipment, and the ability to work in a client-facing setting.