Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson

Location:

Prestigious Organisation, Regent's Park, NW1

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

My client, a prestigious organisation based near Regent's Park, NW1, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson to join their Estates & Facilities team.

Working alongside the Maintenance Shift Leaders and reporting to the Estates Helpdesk & Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical maintenance services across a large and diverse campus estate. The role involves a combination of reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, contractor liaison, and ensuring critical building services remain fully operational.

This position operates on a Monday to Friday shift rota, alternating between early shifts (07:00 start) and late shifts (11:00 start) to provide maintenance cover throughout the working day.

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities across the estate.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and associated remedial works.
• Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) to identify, investigate and resolve building services issues.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CAFM system.
• Keep workshops and maintenance stores clean, organised and adequately stocked.

• Act as a key contact for mechanical maintenance contractors.
• Liaise with contractors on site to ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard.
• Coordinate access arrangements and communicate effectively with building users and stakeholders.
• Provide excellent customer service while responding to maintenance requests.

• Support colleagues and share technical knowledge where required.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Operate manual and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve maintenance processes and service delivery.
• Support small projects and installations as required.

• Mechanical qualification to NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 minimum (or equivalent).

• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a commercial, educational, healthcare, public sector or facilities environment.
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Demonstrable experience using Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience working within a busy maintenance environment.
• Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance records.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
• Good IT literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Reliable, professional and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

The successful applicant will be an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Tradesperson who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities. You will be comfortable working across a varied estate, managing both reactive and planned maintenance activities while delivering an exceptional level of service.

Location:

Regent's Park, NW1

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Hours:

Monday to Friday, rotating early and late shifts (07:00 / 11:00 starts)