Multi-Skilled Mechanical Bias Engineer
Newcastle
Salary: £34,500 + Overtime Opportunities
Our client s is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Bias Engineer to join our team on a fantastic university-based site in Newcastle.
This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a strong team culture and an excellent client relationship, offering long-term stability, development, and additional benefits.
The Role
As a key member of the on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical systems, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain domestic water systems in line with L8 compliance standards
- Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on heating and air conditioning plant
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to ensure minimal downtime
- Support maintenance across wider site plant and systems as required
- Maintain accurate records using "Frontline" task sheets
- Prepare and follow method statements and risk assessments
- Ensure a safe working environment and full compliance with H&S policies
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues and client stakeholders
- Deliver a professional and high standard of customer service
About You
We're looking for a mechanically biased engineer/plumber with a multi-skilled background who can confidently work across a variety of systems, including commercial plant environments.
Skills & Experience
- NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing
- Experience working within a commercial plantroom environment
- Experience maintaining pumps, motors, and valves
- Knowledge of cooling towers
- Strong domestic and commercial plumbing experience
- Good understanding of health & safety compliance
- Basic IT skills
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 3 weeks: 07:30 - 15:30
- 1 week: 09:30 - 18:00
- Optional on-call rota
- Overtime available (including weekends for PPM work)
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £34,500
- Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
- Optional on-call (flexibility to suit you)
- Work on a great site with a strong, supportive team
- Excellent client relationship and working environment
- Access to student discounts via the UniDays app
- Ongoing training, development, and upskilling opportunities
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