Full time

Mechanical Engineer

Pertemps Enfield
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA
money-bag £240 - £280 per day
Posted: 22 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 21 June 2026
Ref: 59995598

About the Role

A Mechanical Engineer is required for a long-term contract based at Porton Down, Salisbury. This full-time position runs Monday to Friday, eight hours per day, with the contract extending until December 2026. The daily rate is between £240 and £280. The role focuses on building services maintenance across the site, including general plumbing repairs, toilet and tap maintenance, and reactive tasks such as unblocking toilets. Responsibilities also cover AHU and pipework maintenance, with steam system experience being desirable. Candidates must possess a strong background in mechanical and building services maintenance, alongside proven plumbing and reactive maintenance skills. This position offers stable, ongoing work within a specialist facility.

Mechanical Engineer – Building Services Maintenance
📍 Porton Down, Salisbury
🕒 Full Time | Monday – Friday | 8 Hours Per Day
📅 Contract Until December 2026
We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a long-term project based in Porton Down near Salisbury.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, carrying out building services maintenance across the site.
Key Duties:

    • General building services maintenance
    • Plumbing maintenance and repairs
    • Toilet and tap repairs
    • Reactive maintenance including unblocking toilets when required
    • AHU (Air Handling Unit) maintenance
    • Pipework repairs
    • Steam system experience desirable
Requirements:
    • Previous experience within mechanical/building services maintenance
    • Strong plumbing and reactive maintenance background
    • AHU and steam experience highly desirable
      • DBS clearance preferred due to site security requirements

    If you are interested please apply now or call Ashleigh on 01753687876

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