Lead Mechanical Engineer in Oxford

Location: Didcot

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00)

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 plus bank holidays

On-Call: Participation in rota required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to take full ownership of the mechanical maintenance function at our Didcot site. This is a key role with responsibility for delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to meet statutory and contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards and AWSL competencies are delivered and demonstrated.
• Deliver Portfolio M&E PPM and minor works.
• Ensure the Client, Customer and Team are ‘kept in the loop’ through feedback and regular updates.
• Contribute to the delivery of a quality service, aiming for 100% satisfaction of the Customer.
• Provide technical support, advice and guidance to the Customer and Team.
• Ensure best value for money to the Client by ensuring accuracy within the Team by checking resource and materials are suitable to effectively deliver the service.
• Report on performance to your line manager.
• Ensure safe delivery of all AWSL works, including those of our service partners.
• Produce details of time and materials required for any minor works for quoting purposes.
• Liaise with Account Support, Supervisors, Managers, and Sub-Contractors to deliver work to the highest standard within SLA, as required.
• Build and foster relationships with the Client, Customer, other AWSL colleagues.
• Ensure Planon system is constantly updated via your issued tablet and that all time is accounted for on the generated timesheet.
• Take ownership of the sites delivering exceptional service to the customer.
• Manage and cover all call out responsibilities out of hours when rostered.
• Escort contractors where needed and provide, issue and manage Permit to Work systems.
• Have a good working knowledge of and implementation of the LOTO procedure.
• Determine the differences between a High Risk and Low Risk System.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant legislation to work on Mechanical Systems.
• Produce suitable and sufficient risk assessments for typical tasks on Mechanical Systems.
• Prepare Safety Programme and Statement of Isolations, Permits to Work and Standing Instructions in accordance with relevant Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Ensure training competence of the engineering team and identify gaps.
• Carry out Contractor and site engineering team task assessments on a weekly basis.
• Carry out monthly field verifications.

About You

Qualification, Certifications and Training

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent building services qualification.
• Legionella (L8) trained and competent.
• AP11 or equivalent Authorised Person Mechanical System qualification (Desirable).
• City & Guilds BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulation (Desirable).
• Apprentice trained in an M&E discipline (Desirable).
• Commercial Gas Qualifications (Desirable).
• Commercial F-Gas Qualifications (Desirable).

Knowledge, Specific Role Skills and Experience

• 1 years’ experience in customer facing outsourcing environment.
• Strong, demonstrable competencies of dealing with building services plant.
• Knowledge and experience operating and adjusting Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledge and experience of working on HVAC systems.
• 2 years previous experience within similar environment and in particular across area multi sites and multi discipline service delivery.
• Background in mobile engineering/property maintenance.
• Experience of working with asset/work management systems such as MAXIMO / CAFM systems on smartphones.
• Ability to manage priorities in line with business needs.
• A key role of the AP is to oversee and certify the isolation of Mechanical Systems for which they have been authorised by the AE or equivalent, together with also being available to oversee and authorise any work on Mechanical Systems that have been certified as isolated by another AP - in accordance with relevant Safety Rules and Procedures. (Desirable)

About The Company

At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day.

We’re not just another FM provider — we’re a top-10 industry leader committed to doing things differently, with a personal touch, smart technology, and a passion for going the extra mile.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be a company where our people have a meaningful stake in our success. Being part of an EOT isn’t just about sharing in the company’s performance; it’s about creating a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and pride in what we achieve together.

Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive recruitment process for everyone.