# Mechanical Maintenance Engineer## Job IntroductionPinnacle Group are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Total FM delivering a professional, compliance-led Facilities Management coordination service at the University of Staffordshire (USSV), ensuring statutory compliance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), contractor control, and social value commitments are effectively managed.You will be joining our Total FM team based in Stoke-on-Trent. The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best.The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical knowledge, confidence in carrying out PPM tasks, plumbing repairs, and HVAC maintenance, while reliably performing safety checks across fire systems and emergency equipment, using CAFM systems effectively, and communicating professionally with school staff, site managers, and FM teams.This is a full time role with alternating shift patterns of 8am-4pm, 8.30am-4.30pm and 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. The candidate will also participate in the on call rota between the hours of 5pm-8pm, all weekends and bank holidays.**Who We Are**Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.**Who We’re Looking For**We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.Key responsibilities:* Carry out planned maintenance in line with the PPM schedule and complete service reports as required.* Carry out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.* Assist other skilled trades in carrying out maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection, and installation work.* Where instructed, carry out minor repairs to the building fabric to ensure the safety and security of the premises.* Collaborate and co‐operate with partners and colleagues to deliver a customer‐focused service.* Work closely with the Helpdesk to ensure jobs raised on the CAFM system are closed correctly.Key requirements:* Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, such as: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Mechanical Maintenance (or equivalent practical experience)* Proven experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant* Knowledge of building services systems, including:* Pumps, motors, valves* Pipework and basic mechanical plant* Good working knowledge of Health & Safety, including risk assessments and permits to work* Ability to fault‐find, diagnose, and carry out repairs in a live site environment* Experience completing maintenance documentation and CAFM systems**Our Offer**The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve including ex-armed forces personnel and their families.As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependent on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.* Maternity/paternity packages* Flexible Working Arrangements* Life Assurance* Enhanced Pension Scheme* Additional Annual Leave* Private Medical Insurance* Cycle to Work Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Retail Discounts* Childcare Assistance* Season Ticket Loans* Sick Pay Schemes* Personal Development PlansApply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Mechanical Maintenance Engineer* **Salary** £38000 - £38000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** P2773* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 24 June, 2026* **Job Category** Engineer* **Business Unit** Total FM* **Location** Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 21 May, 2026
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