Job Description
We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Cambridgeshire County Council team based in Huntingdon. Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire with occasional travel to the office required. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am‑5pm with one hour for lunch (out of hours cover required). We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be working within our Facilities Management team, supporting the delivery of high‑quality maintenance services across Cambridgeshire County Council sites. This is a mobile role where you will be based at New Shire Hall, working across a range of contract sites undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance tasks. You will be the first point of contact for many mechanical issues, ensuring our buildings remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
Responsibilities
* Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks including Legionella compliance, HVAC systems, pumps, compressors and AHUs.
* Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnose faults and carry out repairs to mechanical systems and plumbing.
* Record all maintenance activities accurately on our CAFM system using mobile technology.
* Liaise with the help‑desk and contract management team, and induct subcontractors to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
* Participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and conduct weekly site inspections.
Qualifications
* Full driving licence.
* Relevant qualifications such as City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3.
* Experience with renewables, heat pumps, air conditioning, air handling units and general mechanical maintenance in commercial properties.
* Confidence using mobile technology to update work systems and communicate effectively with teams and clients.
* Comfortable with the physical aspects of the role and committed to maintaining the highest health and safety standards.
Benefits
* Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%.
* Life Assurance.
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies.
* Discounts on go‑to brands.
* Free health and wellbeing services.
* Training and development schemes.
* Electric Vehicle Leasing.
* Paid volunteering leave.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Cambridgeshire County Council a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Our employees shape the policies by using their experiences to influence the workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.
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