Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Call-Out: 1 in 4 rota (following successful completion of probation)

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their Building Services team, supporting the maintenance of a prestigious commercial retail environment in Solihull.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer with experience in Building Services or Facilities Management who enjoys working in a customer-focused commercial environment. The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance, ensuring all mechanical and associated building services remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

While this is primarily a mechanical role, applicants should have a basic understanding of electrical building services and be confident carrying out first-line fault finding where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services systems.

• Diagnose faults and repair mechanical plant and equipment to minimise downtime.

• Maintain and service mechanical pipework systems, pumps, motors, bearings, valves and HVAC plant.

• Complete repairs, replacements and minor installation works on plant, fixtures and fittings.

• Undertake general building maintenance, including basic plumbing and fabric repairs.

• Accurately complete maintenance reports and update work records using a digital maintenance management system.

• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within plant rooms and work areas.

• Work effectively with colleagues, contractors and site stakeholders to deliver an excellent maintenance service.

• Participate in a 1 in 4 out-of-hours call-out rota after successful completion of probation.

• Undertake overtime where required to support operational needs.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).

• Previous experience within Building Services, Facilities Management or commercial maintenance.

• Strong practical experience working with:

  • Mechanical pipework

  • Pumps, motors, bearings and valves

  • HVAC plant and associated equipment

  • Plumbing systems and general building services maintenance

• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Good IT skills and experience updating digital maintenance records.

• Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Desirable

• Multi-skilled with a basic understanding of electrical building services.

• Experience using CAFM or other maintenance management systems.

• Knowledge of statutory compliance and building maintenance best practices.

• Additional certifications such as:

  • IPAF

  • PASMA

  • Asbestos Awareness

  • Water Hygiene / L8 Awareness

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Company vehicle or travel allowance (where applicable).

• Mobile phone, tablet, uniform and PPE.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Call-out allowance.

• Company pension scheme.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Ongoing training and career development.

• Support for additional industry-recognised qualifications.

• Long-term career prospects within a well-established Building Services organisation.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a professional and supportive environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.