Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Temporary to Permanent Position
London
£29.45 per hour (Umbrella/CIS) | £43,000 - £45,000
Full-Time
A prestigious and well-established Higher Education organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanical professional looking for long-term career stability within a complex and technically demanding building services environment.
Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, ensuring critical mechanical infrastructure remains safe, compliant and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated systems.
- Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and identify solutions to minimise downtime and service disruption.
- Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of building services infrastructure.
- Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
- Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
- Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Support project works, asset replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all work activities.
- Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, contractors and building users.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure plant reliability across the estate.
Essential Requirements
- Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical building services systems.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.
Technical Experience
Candidates should have experience with a range of mechanical building services systems, including:
- Pumps, expansion vessels and pressure systems.
- Hot water calorifiers and plate heat exchangers.
- Steam systems and gas-fired boilers.
- Ventilation and air handling systems.
- Heating, cooling and fresh air systems.
- Chillers, DX and VRF cooling systems.
- Domestic hot and cold water systems.
- Public health engineering systems including L8 compliance.
- Compressed air systems.
- Fume cupboards and laboratory ventilation systems.
- Ground and air source heat pumps.
- District heating systems.
- CHP plant and renewable energy technologies.
- Control systems including actuators and sensors.
- Sprinkler and fire protection systems.
- General mechanical plant and equipment within commercial or complex estates.
If you are a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge with genuine permanent prospects and the opportunity to work across a diverse and technically interesting estate, we would be keen to hear from you.
