The Vacancy
🔧 Mechanical Engineer
📍 Location: Enfield
About the Role:
WPS is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across a diverse property portfolio in Enfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile public sector contract, supporting essential building services and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical works.
2. Diagnose and repair faults in HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.
3. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
4. Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
5. Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery.
6. Respond to emergency call-outs and support out-of-hours requirements as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
7. Relevant mechanical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds).
8. Experience in building services or facilities maintenance.
9. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
10. Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
11. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
12. Full UK driving licence (if mobile role required).
What We Offer:
13. Competitive salary and benefits package.
14. Opportunities for career development within Wates Group.
15. Supportive team culture and access to training.
16. A chance to contribute to the delivery of essential services for Enfield Council.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Awards
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Inside Housing Development Awards
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2022 Construction News Awards Winner
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Investors in People 2022
GOLD AWARD
Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
TOP 50 EMPLOYERS
2022 Top 50 Employers for Women
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2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards