Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Posted 30 September 2026
Salary 42500.0
LocationNorthampton
Job type Permanent
Discipline Maintenance
Reference19861

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £38,000–£42,500 + Healthcare
Location: Northampton + Cambridge
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Contract: Permanent
Overtime: 1.5x Monday–Saturday / 2x Sunday

About the Role

We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a Facilities Management team working across excellent commercial facilities.

The role is primarily based in Northampton, with at least 1 day per week in Cambridge, and focuses on PPM, reactive maintenance, fault finding and mechanical building services.

The Role

  • Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance.
  • Fault find and repair mechanical plant and building services.
  • Maintain pumps, motors, belts and actuators.
  • Work on commercial plumbing and heating systems.
  • Carry out water sampling.
  • Respond to helpdesk and client requests.
  • Coordinate specialist subcontractors.
  • Complete work safely in line with RAMS and Health & Safety procedures.

About You

  • Mechanical maintenance experience within FM, Building Services or commercial properties.
  • Minimum Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing or another mechanical discipline.
  • Strong experience with PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
  • Good commercial plumbing / mechanical building services experience.
  • Experience with pumps, motors, belts and actuators.
  • Comfortable working to strict Health & Safety procedures.
  • 18th Edition desirable, not essential.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

  • £38,000–£42,500
  • Healthcare
  • Overtime: 1.5x Monday–Saturday / 2x Sunday
  • Company van for site travel
  • Newly created position
  • Excellent campus facilities
  • Potential additional on-call opportunity
  • Career development opportunities

Enhanced DBS required.

Apply

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Commercial Plumber looking for a permanent role across Northampton and Cambridge, apply today.