Building Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Mechanical Engineering IOSH Health & Safety Legionella (L8) Awareness Asbestos Awareness Building Management Systems (BMS) Plumbing Systems Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Building Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent Full-time

Closing Date: 13th May 2026

The Role

We’re looking for a Building Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) to join the team on a permanent basis. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical plant and building systems across site.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site
  • Maintaining and repairing mechanical systems including AHUs, FCUs and general building plant
  • Responding to breakdowns and completing repairs in a timely manner
  • Supporting water hygiene testing and plumbing-related maintenance
  • Supervising subcontractors and ensuring RAMS and safety procedures are followed
  • Operating and monitoring building management systems (BMS)
  • Assisting other engineering teams (Electrical and AC) where required
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering excellent service

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

  • Fully qualified mechanical engineer (or equivalent recognised qualification)
  • IOSH Health & Safety trained
  • Legionella (L8) and asbestos awareness training
  • Experience carrying out maintenance and repairs within a building or facilities environment

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

  • Strong understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems
  • Experience working with building management systems (BMS)
  • Good IT skills, including use of handheld devices or maintenance systems
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
  • Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Flexible and adaptable, including willingness to travel between sites
  • Awareness of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
  • Additional certifications such as IPAF, PASMA or First Aid are desirable

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Benefits

  • Flexible working with a range of options
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] shares
  • Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

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