Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Multi-Skilled
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday – staggered shifts covering approximately 6:30am–4:30pm
Pay: £25 - £30ph
The Opportunity
Ace Academics is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the estates and facilities team at a well-established Further Education college in South East London.
We are seeking a practical, reliable and technically skilled engineer with a strong mechanical maintenance background and ideally additional electrical knowledge.
Working closely with the Site Engineering Manager, you will help maintain the college's buildings, mechanical systems and facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient and fully operational learning environment.
This is a varied, hands-on position suited to an engineer who enjoys problem-solving and is happy to undertake a broad range of maintenance duties.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across college buildings and facilities.
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Diagnose and repair mechanical faults involving pumps, motors, heating, ventilation and associated building services equipment.
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Undertake general building maintenance and multi-trade repairs as required.
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Assist with basic electrical maintenance and fault identification within your qualifications and competence.
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Support the inspection, servicing and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
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Work closely with the Site Engineering Manager to identify maintenance priorities and resolve operational issues.
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Complete maintenance records, job sheets and relevant compliance documentation.
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Liaise with external contractors and assist with maintenance projects and remedial works.
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Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
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Share responsibility for opening and closing site coverage through an agreed staggered shift pattern.
Essential Requirements
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A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, ideally Level 3 or equivalent.
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Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Building Services Engineer or similar.
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Strong practical mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
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Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
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Willingness to undertake general maintenance and multi-trade duties beyond your core specialism.
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Good understanding of workplace health & safety and safe maintenance practices.
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Reliable, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable Experience
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Electrical qualifications or practical electrical maintenance experience.
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Experience with HVAC, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, boilers and heating systems.
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Previous employment within education, hospitals, commercial buildings or facilities management.
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Experience working with building management systems (BMS).
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Experience working within a multi-skilled estates or maintenance team.
Why Apply?
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Full-time hours.
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Varied mechanical engineering and building maintenance responsibilities.
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Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Site Engineering Manager.
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Established Further Education environment with a broad range of facilities and building services.
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Potential for longer-term opportunities, subject to future contract arrangements.
Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration. We welcome applications from mechanically qualified engineers with multi-skilled maintenance experience who are happy to take a practical, flexible approach to their work
