Mechanical Lead

Salary: £54,000 per annum
Monday to Friday plus rota Saturday and call out 7am - 6pm and 1pm - 10pm
6% annual bonus
£1,800 standby/call-out allowance
Sodexo rewards and employee benefits
Increased holiday allowance with service
Uniform provided
Training and development opportunities
Career progression within a global facilities management organisation

Mechanical Lead

London WC2H 8NU

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Lead to join our onsite engineering team at a prestigious corporate client site in Central London.

As the technical lead for mechanical building services, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of HVAC and mechanical systems across the building. You will lead the mechanical discipline within the engineering team, oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities, support specialist contractors, and provide technical guidance to engineers and operatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on mechanical professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high standards of building maintenance and client service.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical works.
Ensure HVAC and mechanical systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across mechanical plant and equipment.
Supervise and support engineers, operatives, and specialist contractors.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, SFG
20 requirements, and company procedures.
Manage permits to work, risk assessments, method statements, and isolation procedures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
Support continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and asset reliability initiatives.
Participate in the site standby and escalation rota.
Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while maintaining exceptional service standards.

What You'll Bring:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Recognised mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, HVAC or Refrigeration, or proven equivalent experience
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services, or equivalent.
Proven experience maintaining commercial HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs, chilled water, LTHW, pumps, and pressurisation systems.
F-Gas Category I certification.
Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineers.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience working under permit-to-work and isolation procedures.
Good IT skills and experience using CMMS systems.
Desirable:
Water Hygiene / Legionella certification.
IPAF and PASMA.
18th Edition Electrical qualification.
Authorised Person (AP) experience.
IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
First Aid erience with BMS platforms such as Trend, Siemens, Schneider, Distech, or Simmtronic.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:

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