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Mechanical Engineer
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Temporary·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with strong plant room knowledge, comfortable balancing team management with hands on technical work? We are looking for a reliable mechanical engineer to lead a small, dedicated team of engineers and oversee daily maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of around 5 maintenance engineers (plumbing and electrical disciplines).
- Hands-on Maintenance: Work "on the tools" when required to assist with complex tasks, cover operational gaps, or resolve escalations.
- Plant Room Management: Oversee operations, routine servicing, and fault-finding within plant room environments.
- CAFM Operations: Utilize the Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system daily to log work orders, update task progress, and track team performance.
- Health & Safety: Ensure all electrical and maintenance work complies with current regulations, safety protocols, and company standards.
Requirements
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing
- Experience: Proven experience working in a supervisory or team leader capacity within building services or facilities management.
- Technical Expertise: Solid plant room experience and strong troubleshooting skills.
- IT Literacy: Comfortable using computer systems, specifically CAFM platforms, for daily workflow management.
- Adaptability: Willingness to lead by example and get hands-on as business needs dictate. Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break).
- Weekend Rota: 1 weekend per month required.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting salary
- Overtime opportunities
- Workplace pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development To apply, please submit your updated CV detailing your relevant supervisory and technical experience


