Job Description
Mechanical Engineer (Plumbing Bias)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Based at a large site with multiple buildings
On-Call: Available roughly one week per month, with an additional £140/week payment
We are representing a client seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a plumbing bias to join their team at a large, multi-building site. If you’re an experienced engineer with a strong background in plumbing and HVAC systems and enjoy working in a customer-facing role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Role Overview:
* Practical, hands-on mechanical engineer with a strong plumbing background.
* Work across multiple buildings on a single site.
* Responsibilities include a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and statutory compliance tasks (where trained).
* Customer-facing role, working as part of a small on-site team.
* No company vehicle provided; a full UK driving licence is required for onsite use and occasional parts collection.
* On-call one week per month, with additional weekly payment.
Main Responsibilities:
* Perform planned preventative maintenance for mechanical and HVAC systems.
* Respond promptly to reactive maintenance tasks and resolve issues efficiently.
* Assist with statutory compliance checks (e.g., emergency lighting, fire dampers).
* Complete compliance documentation accurately and within required timelines.
* Follow health and safety regulations at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in a site-based role, managing maintenance across multiple buildings.
* NVQ Level 2 Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
* Strong experience maintaining HVAC systems.
* Knowledge of Legionella control, ACOP L8, and water hygiene regulations.
* Excellent organisational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
* Comfortable using handheld devices or CAFM systems for task management.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications:
* WRAS approved.
* Gas Safe registered (preferred but not essential).
* Legionella awareness training (City & Guilds or equivalent).
* Experience with TMV maintenance, dead-leg identification, and water sampling.
* CSCS or other relevant safety certification.
Salary & Benefits:
* Competitive salary in the region of £40,000–£45,000 (higher salary available for candidates with gas qualifications).
* Mobile phone and tablet provided.
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Uniform and full PPE supplied.
* Optional on-call allowance of £140 per week.
Who Suits This Role:
* Confident working independently across a large multi-building site.
* Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with staff and building users.
* Able to manage a varied workload, balancing both planned and reactive tasks effectively.
If you're a proactive, detail-oriented engineer with a plumbing bias and experience managing facilities maintenance across multiple buildings, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.