29th October, 2026
Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Mobile - covering 6 care home facilities across North & East London and Essex
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 + Package
Call-Out: 1 in 6
About the Company
A well-established facilities maintenance provider, renowned for delivering high-quality services across prestigious contracts, is currently recruiting for a Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong facilities maintenance background to take responsibility for the mechanical services across 6 care home facilities throughout North & East London and Essex, while leading and supporting a team of 8 engineers.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related mechanical discipline, such as Plumbing or HVAC.
- Proven experience in a similar Lead Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Supervisor or Facilities Maintenance role.
- Strong facilities maintenance and building services background.
- Good knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and mechanical systems.
- Experience managing and leading engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Comfortable working as a mobile engineer across multiple locations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day mechanical maintenance across 6 care home facilities in North & East London and Essex.
- Manage, lead and support a team of 8 engineers, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, heating and chilled water systems, ventilation systems and associated plant.
- Carry out routine inspections, fault finding and basic repairs to mechanical equipment.
- Manage and support contractors and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.
- Complete PPM tasks in line with planned maintenance schedules and contract requirements.
- Respond to reactive maintenance issues and minimise equipment downtime.
- Ensure maintenance activities meet required KPIs, SLAs and contract standards.
- Manage RAMS and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
- Carry out regular site inspections and maintenance audits.
- Provide technical support and guidance to engineers across the sites.
- Liaise directly with clients and site teams, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Ensure maintenance records, job sheets and reports are kept up to date.
Package
- £50,000 - £52,000 salary + package
- Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
- 1 in 6 call-out rota
- £125 standby payment
- Overtime available
- Minimum 4 hours paid when called out
- Company van provided
- Mobile role covering 6 care home facilities across North & East London and Essex
- Leadership responsibility for a team of 8 engineers
- Excellent opportunity for career progression
- Opportunity to work for a well-established and reputable facilities maintenance provider
Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer in London employer: Options Resourcing Limited
At Options Resourcing, we pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency; we are a vibrant community where ambition meets opportunity. Located in the heart of Southampton, our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and celebrates every success, big or small. With uncapped commission, fast-track progression, and comprehensive training from day one, we empower our employees to thrive in their careers while enjoying a fun and energetic environment.
Contact Details:
Options Resourcing Limited Recruitment Team
