At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise high-performance mechanical systems in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Company: Join the prestigious Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shift flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of an elite team delivering exceptional engineering services and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical services, HVAC maintenance, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Resident Mechanical (Multiskilled) Engineer to join our team at the prestigious Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains site in Brixworth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high‑performance, fast‑paced engineering environment, supporting the delivery of exceptional facilities management services. You'll play a key role in maintaining critical building services and ensuring plant reliability across a technically advanced site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of mechanical plant and systems
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance tasks, breakdowns, and site emergencies
- Maintain and fault‑find across systems including:
- HVAC plant (AHUs, chillers, boilers, FCUs, pumps)
- Split AC / heat pump units
- Water systems (CWS, HWS, L8 compliance)
- BMS systems and electrical control panels
- Compressed air systems and general M&E plant
- Undertake minor fabric works, repairs, and general handyman tasks
- Support small installation works and projects
- Liaise with and coordinate specialist subcontractors
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with QA and statutory requirements
- Deliver a high standard of customer service, building strong relationships on‑site
- Contribute to lifecycle planning and provide predictive maintenance insights
Shift Pattern
- 06:00 – 15:00 (Water checks & monitoring)
- 08:00 – 17:00 (standard shifts across different days)
- 14:00 – 23:00 (PPM shift)
- Participation in call‑out and standby rota
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Strong experience in mechanical building services / FM environments
- Proven ability in HVAC fault finding and maintenance
- Experience with PPM systems and reactive maintenance
- Competence in plumbing/mechanical engineering (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2/3)
- Electrical fault‑finding capability
- Experience maintaining pressurisation units, valves, pipework, FCUs
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment
- Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
Desirable
- F‑Gas qualification
- 18th Edition (Electrical)
- C&G 6187 (Refrigeration & AC)
- Experience with cooling towers / evaporative systems (L8)
- MEWP / PASMA / FLT licences
- Experience using CAFM/PPM systems (e.g. Concept)
What You'll Bring
- A proactive, can‑do attitude
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a high‑profile client environment
- Commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in service delivery
- A collaborative approach and team player mindset
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
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