Mechanical Technician - FTC

Mechanical Technician - 6 Month FTC

* Please note, this role is a 6 month fixed-term contract

If you’re the kind of Mechanical Technician and/or HVAC Engineer who prefers tools in hand over sitting behind a desk, this could be the role for you. At BRE, you’ll be at the heart of cutting-edge testing and innovation, working on live systems and helping shape the future of building performance.

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

• Carry out hands‑on modification, construction, and maintenance of HVAC test rigs across a range of disciplines, including metalwork, timber fabrication, plumbing, and electrical wiring (power, communications, and instrumentation).

• Interpret and work from technical and schematic drawings to build, adapt, and optimise test setups.

• Support the delivery of experimental and testing programmes by setting up, operating, and adjusting equipment to meet project requirements.

• Experience working with HVAC, mechanical or plumbing equipment and applying technical knowledge to resolve issues.

• The test rig modifications will require the ability to work unsupervised across a very wide range of disciplines, building rigs; metalwork & timber fabrication, wiring; power, communication & instrumentation, and plumbing.

• Ability to both understand technical drawings and to work from and interpret schematic drawings.

• Self‑motivated and focussed, but also having the ability to work in a team.

• Proficient in use of MS Office software for reports, data analysis and presentations.

• Experience of working in a building‑services engineering related environment such as contracting, installation or commercial consultancy.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer‑matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at‑cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

On‑Site – This role requires full-time presence at our Watford office. You must live within a commutable distance.

• Department:
  Assurance - Built Environment
• Locations:
  Watford
• Yearly salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• FTC: 6 Months