Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Temporary to Permanent Position

London

£29.45 per hour (Umbrella/CIS) | £43,000 - £47,000

Full-Time

A prestigious and well-established Higher Education organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanical professional looking for long-term career stability within a complex and technically demanding building services environment.

The role is looking for a mechanically biased engineer with strong hands-on experience in the overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment, particularly pumps and motors. Key responsibilities include replacing mechanical seals and bearings, carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and helping to improve equipment reliability across the estate.

Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, ensuring critical mechanical infrastructure remains safe, compliant and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and helping to improve equipment reliability across the estate.
• Replacing mechanical seals and bearings.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and identify solutions to minimise downtime and service disruption.
• Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of building services infrastructure.
• Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
• Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support project works, asset replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all work activities.
• Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, contractors and building users.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure plant reliability across the estate.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical building services systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.

Technical Experience

Candidates should have experience with a range of mechanical building services systems, including:

• Pumps, expansion vessels and pressure systems.
• Hot water calorifiers and plate heat exchangers.
• Steam systems and gas-fired boilers.
• Ventilation and air handling systems.
• Heating, cooling and fresh air systems.
• Chillers, DX and VRF cooling systems.
• Domestic hot and cold water systems.
• Public health engineering systems including L8 compliance.
• Compressed air systems.
• Fume cupboards and laboratory ventilation systems.
• Ground and air source heat pumps.
• District heating systems.
• CHP plant and renewable energy technologies.
• Control systems including actuators and sensors.
• Sprinkler and fire protection systems.
• General mechanical plant and equipment within commercial or complex estates.

If you are a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge with genuine permanent prospects and the opportunity to work across a diverse and technically interesting estate, we would be keen to hear from you.