Mechanical Engineer

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with strong plant room knowledge, comfortable balancing team management with hands on technical work? We are looking for a reliable mechanical engineer to lead a small,…

Job type Temporary
Posted 15 September 2026

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Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with strong plant room knowledge, comfortable balancing team management with hands on technical work? We are looking for a reliable mechanical engineer to lead a small, dedicated team of engineers and oversee daily maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of around 5 maintenance engineers (plumbing and electrical disciplines).
* Hands-on Maintenance: Work "on the tools" when required to assist with complex tasks, cover operational gaps, or resolve escalations.
* Plant Room Management: Oversee operations, routine servicing, and fault-finding within plant room environments.
* CAFM Operations: Utilize the Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system daily to log work orders, update task progress, and track team performance.
* Health & Safety: Ensure all electrical and maintenance work complies with current regulations, safety protocols, and company standards.
Requirements
* Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing
* Experience: Proven experience working in a supervisory or team leader capacity within building services or facilities management.
* Technical Expertise: Solid plant room experience and strong troubleshooting skills.
* IT Literacy: Comfortable using computer systems, specifically CAFM platforms, for daily workflow management.
* Adaptability: Willingness to lead by example and get hands-on as business needs dictate.
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
* Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break).
* Weekend Rota: 1 weekend per month required.
What We Offer
* Competitive starting salary
* Overtime opportunities
* Workplace pension scheme
* Ongoing professional development
To apply, please submit your updated CV detailing your relevant supervisory and technical experience

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