At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a skilled maintenance team at a MOD facility near Harrogate.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension contribution, and life assurance.
- Other info: Stable, long-term employment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical mechanical systems in defence environments.
- Qualifications: HNC in Mechanical Engineering and experience in commercial building maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 45000 £ per year.
Role
Mechanical Engineer
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary
£42,000 - £45,000 The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced
Mechanical Engineer to join a small, highly skilled maintenance team based.
Working as part of a team of three, you will play a key role in ensuring critical mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational across commercial, industrial and defence environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role involving installation, planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs on a wide range of mechanical plant.
This position requires an individual with excellent technical knowledge, strong fault-finding abilities and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment across site.
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in accordance with
- MOD JSP 375 and
SFG20 Planned Maintenance Specification .
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Work on a range of mechanical equipment including
- Pumps
- Motors
- Cooling towers
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Generators
- Replace or refurbish mechanical components as required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and repair records.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
- Work closely with colleagues to maintain the reliability of essential building services.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a similar recognised qualification.
- Previous experience working within commercial building maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical plant including pumps, motors, cooling towers, AHUs and generators.
- Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate maintenance documentation.
- Experience working to JSP 375 and SFG20 maintenance standards (desirable).
- A commitment to safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
- The ability to obtain and maintain
- Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance
(essential).
- What's on Offer
- Salary of
£42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working pattern (37.5 hours per week).
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 6% matched pension contribution.
- Life assurance.
- Stable, long-term permanent employment.
- Opportunity to work on a secure, technically interesting defence estate with a supportive and experienced team.
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