Assistant Engineer

Job Title: Assistant Mechanical Engineer / Plumbing Improver (Temp to Perm)

Location: Richmond (Primary Site) - with occasional travel to Weybridge
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

initially paid through Umbrella on £18 - 19 per hour starting salary will be around £28k - £32k

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Mechanical Engineer / Plumbing Improver to join a growing team on a newly mobilised site in Richmond. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in plant rooms, hard services FM, or a commercial maintenance environment who is looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career.

This is a temp-to-perm position with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering structured training, mentoring, and upskilling alongside experienced engineers.

You will be primarily based in Richmond, with occasional travel to a nearby site in Weybridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualified engineers with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
• Assist with maintenance and basic repairs on mechanical and plumbing systems
• Work within plant rooms and on-site building services equipment
• Help ensure all tasks are completed in line with SFG-20 standards and SLAs
• Carry out basic fault finding and report issues to senior engineers
• Assist with L8 tasks and general compliance works (training provided where needed)
• Complete job reports accurately using CAFM systems or paperwork
• Support with minor installations and general maintenance tasks
• Maintain tools, equipment, and safe working environments
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Follow all company health & safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in a plant room, building services, or hard FM environment
• Basic understanding of mechanical or plumbing systems
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from senior engineers
• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills (for reports and job logging systems)

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
• Any plumbing or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds - even part-completed)
• Experience working on commercial sites (e.g., offices, healthcare, etc.)
• Knowledge of PPMs or compliance tasks
• Previous experience assisting engineers or working as an improver

Training & Development

• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Exposure to a wide range of mechanical and plumbing systems
• Opportunity to gain qualifications and progress within the business
• Clear pathway to a fully qualified engineer role

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Keen to develop technical skills and progress
• Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude
• Good problem-solving mindset
• Takes pride in their work
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Temp to perm opportunity with excellent long-term prospects
• Competitive hourly rate / salary (dependent on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive team on a growing and newly awarded contract