Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

City of London / Central London (Commercial Office Building)
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (shift times TBC)
Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Overtime & Benefits Package About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced, fully qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an established on-site facilities management team at a modern, high-spec commercial office building in Central  this permanent role, you will take lead ownership of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, statutory water compliance, and reactive repairs across the building's mechanical, HVAC, and primary plant systems.

You will work closely with the wider engineering and building management team to ensure optimum plant efficiency and tenant comfort.

Key Responsibilities Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across all mechanical plant, HVAC systems, and building services infrastructure.

Investigate and rectify faults across Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Air Handling Units (AHUs), pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and calorifiers.

Monitor, adjust, and diagnose plant alerts via the Building Management System (BMS).Carry out routine water hygiene and temperature monitoring in compliance with L8 statutory standards.

Respond promptly to reactive work orders, tenant comfort calls, and plant room alarms.

Supervise, induct, and manage specialist sub-contractors on-site (chiller specialists, boiler engineers, water treatment teams).Maintain accurate statutory logbooks, asset registers, and maintenance work records.

Participate in an on-call rota (if required) with standby allowances and premium overtime rates.

Candidate Requirements City & Guilds Level 3 (or NVQ Level
3) in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbing, or Air Conditioning/Refrigeration.

Proven track record working as a mechanical building services maintenance engineer within commercial offices or corporate FM environments.

Hands-on diagnostic experience with AHUs, FCUs, belt/pulley changes, bearing replacements, valves, and pressurized pipework.

Solid working knowledge of BMS operation and routine L8 water hygiene guidelines.

Strong communication skills and a professional approach suitable for corporate tenant interactions.

Package & Benefits Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 per annum

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift hours TBC)
Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

Pension:
Contributory company pension scheme

Overtime:
Available at enhanced rates

Development:
Ongoing training, health & safety certifications, and manufacturer courses

How to Apply

If you are an experienced commercial mechanical maintenance engineer seeking a permanent Monday-to-Friday role in London, please submit your CV to apply today.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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Permanent

Full-Time