Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Ensure that all equipment within Novo Gen's control is correctly maintained and repaired, maximizing plant efficiency and safety of all personnel at all times.

• Maintain and improve standards of health and safety, quality and housekeeping and promptly report any shortcomings.
• Maintain site HVAC, AHU, CHP and sprinkler pump assets across a multi‑site client estate.
• Manage maintenance activities, fault finding, repair, decommissioning and re‑commissioning within competency levels.
• Keep a flexible approach focused on the client’s needs.

• Safely operate and maintain plant items to deliver 100% service to the client under contract KPIs.
• Follow all health & safety and environmental requirements defined on work instructions or communicated in training.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow documented procedures.
• Report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies.
• Host specialist sub‑contractors and ensure they conform to site requirements.
• Formulate and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, routine servicing and inspection and commissioning of mechanical plant and instrumentation.
• Ensure PPM schedules are fulfilled and service records/reports are issued on time.
• Respond to FM Helpdesk requests by carrying out tasks related to breakdowns.
• Provide effective feedback to the site lead regarding equipment issues.
• Provide absence and holiday cover within the wider team as required.
• Take responsibility for defects and follow up on repairs.
• Act as a point of contact for helpdesk calls.
• Identify and take ownership of specific improvement projects.

• Trade qualification in a mechanical discipline or a formal qualification (HNC/HND) in mechanical engineering.
• Full driving licence

• Knowledge of health & safety statutory legislation and requirements.
• Computer literacy with an aptitude to become proficient with CAFM and various in‑house software suites.

• Appetite to learn fault finding and problem‑solving skills on mechanical systems.
• Demonstrate an innovative, positive and open approach to problem solving.
• Work well with others, helping to generate a positive team atmosphere.
• Build effective working relationships.
• Take ownership of personal development.
• Take responsibility for personal health & safety, complying with all relevant regulations.
• Be self‑motivated and proactively seek to learn and develop.

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, preferably HVAC/AHU/Sprinkler pumps; training, hands‑on experience, development and supervision will be provided.
• COMPEX qualification or experience working in explosive atmospheres.

• Competitive salary range of £40,000‑£42,000.
• Access to company van during working hours / on client site.
• Provision of tools to effectively complete required tasks.
• Enrolment in company pension scheme (employer contributions of 8% + employee 6%).
• Enrolment in company private medical scheme after 12 months of service.
• Enrolment in company death in service scheme after 24 months of service.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology