Building a sustainable tomorrow
What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance – and more time for what really matters? BAM is where you can do your best work on projects.
BAM FM is recruiting a Site Based Mechanical Engineer to be based out of East Midlands Airport. Working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday.
Making Possible
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, conveyors, HVAC, etc.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CAFM System.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support installation of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan maintenance schedules and minimize production impact.
• Recommend improvements for equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems (hot and cold water, drainage, sanitary ware).
• Respond promptly to plumbing emergencies and perform fault-finding and repair.
• Install new plumbing systems and modify existing systems in line with design and compliance standards.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) as per the maintenance schedule.
• Ensure all work is carried out to statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and best practices.
• Ability to assess and complete dynamic risk assessments for all work.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and FM team members.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, including job sheets and asset records.
• Support the facilities team during audits and inspections.
• Order and manage stock of plumbing materials and equipment.
• Be part of an on-call Rota to attend and complete emergency out of hours call outs.
Your team
You will be working with a team of in house engineers.
What’s in it for you?
A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
What do you bring to the role?
• Degree or HNC/HND advantageous in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and maintenance best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding safety standards (e.g., PUWER, LOLER).
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent).
• City & Guilds in Plumbing or Building Services Engineering (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in facilities management or building services.
• Sound knowledge of building regulations, water regulations, and health and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving license.
About BAM
BAM FM is one of the UK's leading facilities management companies, providing a wide range of services to essential public services and major commercial organisations. Our aim is to improve your efficiency, reduce your carbon footprint and enhance wellbeing for your service users. We design and deliver better services across the education, healthcare, retail and commercial sectors.
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in making possible"
For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Sue Stacey, Recruiter: sstacey@bam.com