Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in steam systems, pipework, boilers or building services?
Do you enjoy varied maintenance work and want to join a large, well-established manufacturer offering long-term stability, ongoing investment and a healthy work-life balance?
We are currently working with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit a Site Services Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Poole.
This is a days-based role and offers the opportunity to become a key part of the site's utilities and infrastructure function, supporting everything from steam systems and heat exchangers to pipework, water systems and fabrication work.
This is what you'll be doing:
As a Site Services Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the site's utilities and building services equipment whilst supporting wider engineering activities.
Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across steam, water and building services systems.
* Maintain boilers, valves, pumps, heat exchangers and associated pipework.
* Undertake fabrication and general mechanical maintenance activities across the site.
* Support legionella control activities and coordinate external contractors where required.
* Complete maintenance records and permit-to-work documentation through the CMMS system.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support site upgrade projects.
* Work alongside electrical and mechanical contractors to ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
Requirements
* Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Previous experience within manufacturing, facilities, utilities or building services environments.
* Strong mechanical fault‑finding and maintenance skills.
* Experience working with steam systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers or pipework would be highly advantageous.
* BOAS qualification would be beneficial, although training may be available for the right individual.
* Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous.
Benefits
* £46,000 salary
* Monday‑Friday days (7:30am‑4pm)
* Electric vehicle, Cycle to Work and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes
* Online and high street retailer discounts
* Access to health and wellbeing support services
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Company mentoring scheme
* Free products and employee rewards
* A stable and supportive engineering environment with genuine opportunities for career development
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