Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading facilities management and building services organisation supporting a prestigious client site in Milton Keynes.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to work within a professional, fast-paced environment where service excellence, technical expertise and continuous improvement are highly valued.

You will play a key role in delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and engineering support across a modern commercial facility, ensuring critical building systems remain operational, compliant and maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems.
• Ensure the effective operation, maintenance and repair of M&E plant, equipment and associated building fabric.
• Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory requirements, industry best practice and maintenance schedules.
• Utilise CAFM systems to manage work allocation, maintenance records and performance monitoring.
• Support compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management procedures.
• Supervise specialist contractors, including inductions, permits and completion of works.
• Review and support Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Participate in technical training, toolbox talks and team meetings.
• Provide support for out-of-hours operational issues when required.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused engineer who can work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative engineering team.

Essential Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• A minimum of two years'' experience within facilities management, building services or a maintenance engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in commercial environments.
• Knowledge of HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Understanding of water treatment systems, generators, fire alarm systems and associated building services.
• Familiarity with lifts and critical infrastructure, including UPS systems and communications rooms.
• Ability to interrogate and operate Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-facing approach.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, professional and responsive.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Positive team player with a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service.

What''s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a large-scale commercial maintenance environment.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team.