Consultant name: Catherine Rowland
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Job reference: 000000000098448
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Mechanical Engineer Location: Southampton
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Permanent | Shift-Based Role
A well-established facilities services provider is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a site-based engineering team in Southampton. This is a permanent opportunity offering stability and a varied mechanical maintenance role.
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical building services, ensuring all works are completed safely and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical plant and systems
2. Fault finding and repair of building services equipment
3. Completion of maintenance documentation and reports
4. Working from drawings, schedules, and technical information
5. Liaison with subcontractors where required
6. Identification and ordering of spare parts
7. Supporting general engineering and maintenance duties
Requirements
8. Proven experience in mechanical maintenance or building services
9. Working knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems
10. Basic electrical and plumbing skills
11. Strong health & safety awareness
12. Self-motivated, reliable, and organised
13. Good communication skills
Shift Pattern
14. Working a rotating shift pattern
15. Shift 1: 08:00 – 16:30 (30-minute lunch)
16. Shift 2: 13:30 – 22:00 (30-minute lunch)
17. Current rotation: Shift 1, Shift 1, Shift 2
18. Late shift worked 1 week in 3
What’s On Offer
19. £42,000 per annum
20. Permanent position
21. Training and development opportunities
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer based in or around Southampton, apply today for a confidential discussion.
Catherine Rowland