At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical maintenance and support the engineering team in Manchester.
- Company: Established Facilities Management contract with a focus on career progression.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £43,000, full-time role, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to advance their mechanical maintenance career.
- Why this job: Take the lead in mechanical operations and make a real impact on site maintenance.
- Qualifications: Recognised mechanical qualification and strong commercial maintenance background required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £43,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Operative to join a Facilities Management contract in Manchester. This position is ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer who wants to take greater responsibility for site maintenance delivery while remaining hands-on technically.
The Role
- Act as a senior mechanical presence on site, supporting the wider engineering team and helping ensure planned and reactive maintenance is delivered effectively.
- Leading mechanical maintenance activities across site.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
- Responding to reactive faults and breakdowns.
- Fault finding and repairs across mechanical systems.
- Supporting and guiding other engineers.
- Monitoring PPM completion and outstanding works.
- Hot and cold water system maintenance.
- Pumps, valves, AHUs and associated mechanical plant.
- Supporting legionella and water hygiene compliance.
- Completing maintenance records and CAFM updates.
- Liaising with site management and contractors.
- Ensuring health & safety procedures are followed.
What We're Looking For
- Recognised mechanical/plumbing qualification.
- Strong commercial maintenance background.
- Previous Facilities Management experience.
- Experience working on mechanical plant and building services.
- Lead, senior or supervisory experience would be advantageous.
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
What's On Offer?
- £43,000 salary.
- Permanent, full-time opportunity.
- Manchester-based position.
- Lead responsibility.
- Established Facilities Management contract.
- Training and progression opportunities.
Interested in taking the next step in your mechanical maintenance career? Apply today for further details.
Lead Mechanical Engineer employer: Facilitate Search Ltd
As a leading Facilities Management provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture that values employee growth and development. Our Birmingham location offers competitive salaries, including overtime and travel time, alongside opportunities to work on significant contracts with major UK supermarkets, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career for our Commercial Gas Engineers.
