Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Title: Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Mobile - covering 6 care home facilities across North & East London and Essex
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 + Package
Call-Out: 1 in 6
About the Company
A well-established facilities maintenance provider, renowned for delivering high-quality services across prestigious contracts, is currently recruiting for a Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong facilities maintenance background to take responsibility for the mechanical services across 6 care home facilities throughout North & East London and Essex, while leading and supporting a team of 8 engineers.
Requirements
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related mechanical discipline, such as Plumbing or HVAC.
Proven experience in a similar Lead Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Supervisor or Facilities Maintenance role.
Strong facilities maintenance and building services background.
Good knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and mechanical systems.
Experience managing and leading engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Comfortable working as a mobile engineer across multiple locations. Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day mechanical maintenance across 6 care home facilities in North & East London and Essex.
Manage, lead and support a team of 8 engineers, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, heating and chilled water systems, ventilation systems and associated plant.
Carry out routine inspections, fault finding and basic repairs to mechanical equipment.
Manage and support contractors and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.
Complete PPM tasks in line with planned maintenance schedules and contract requirements.
Respond to reactive maintenance issues and minimise equipment downtime.
Ensure maintenance activities meet required KPIs, SLAs and contract standards.
Manage RAMS and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
Carry out regular site inspections and maintenance audits.
Provide technical support and guidance to engineers across the sites.
Liaise directly with clients and site teams, maintaining strong working relationships.
Ensure maintenance records, job sheets and reports are kept up to date. Package
£50,000 - £52,000 salary + package
Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
1 in 6 call-out rota
£125 standby payment
Overtime available
Minimum 4 hours paid when called out
Company van provided
Mobile role covering 6 care home facilities across North & East London and Essex
Leadership responsibility for a team of 8 engineers
Excellent opportunity for career progression
Opportunity to work for a well-established and reputable facilities maintenance provider