Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: South West Of England
Contract Type: 4 Months Contract
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Alternating weekly shifts Hours: 7:00-3:30, 10:00-6:30
(Includes participation in on-call rota and occasional overtime as required)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer t o support the delivery of facilities management services at south west of england. This is a hands-on mechanical maintenance role requiring fault diagnosis and independent repair capability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults independently.
* Maintain and repair:
* HVAC systems and AHUs
* Pumps and valves
* Steam and condensate systems
* TMVs (Thermostatic Mixing Valves)
* Medical gas systems
* Basic plumbing systems
* Basic first fix electrical tasks (e.g., lamp changes)
* Respond to breakdowns including leaks, temperature issues, water supply issues, and sanitary faults.
* Prepare plant and pressure systems for inspection and carry out necessary repairs.
* Ensure compliance with statutory testing and inspection regulations (including BS 7671 where applicable).
* Work collaboratively with engineering and fabric maintenance teams.
* Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota as required.
* Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety policies, Safe Systems of Work, and Risk Assessments.
* Report any dangerous situations immediately to the Supervisor/Manager.
* Drive company vehicle where required.
Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, HVAC or related discipline.
* Proven hands-on mechanical maintenance experience (design-only backgrounds will not be considered).