Site Services Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in steam systems, pipework, boilers or building services?
Do you enjoy varied maintenance work and want to join a large, well-established manufacturer offering long-term stability, ongoing investment and a healthy work-life balance?
We are currently working with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit a Site Services Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team in Poole.
This is a days-based role and offers the opportunity to become a key part of the site's utilities and infrastructure function, supporting everything from steam systems and heat exchangers to pipework, water systems and fabrication work.
This is what you'll be doing:As a Site Services Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the site's utilities and building services equipment whilst supporting wider engineering activities.
Responsibilities- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across steam, water and building services systems.
- Maintain boilers, valves, pumps, heat exchangers and associated pipework.
- Undertake fabrication and general mechanical maintenance activities across the site.
- Support legionella control activities and coordinate external contractors where required.
- Complete maintenance records and permit-to-work documentation through the CMMS system.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support site upgrade projects.
- Work alongside electrical and mechanical contractors to ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Previous experience within manufacturing, facilities, utilities or building services environments.
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and maintenance skills.
- Experience working with steam systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers or pipework would be highly advantageous.
- BOAS qualification would be beneficial, although training may be available for the right individual.
- Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous.
- £46,000 salary
- Monday‑Friday days (7:30am‑4pm)
- Electric vehicle, Cycle to Work and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes
- Online and high street retailer discounts
- Access to health and wellbeing support services
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Company mentoring scheme
- Free products and employee rewards
- A stable and supportive engineering environment with genuine opportunities for career development
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