Mechanical Engineer

Empire Partnership

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Camden, London (Static Site)
Salary: Up to £47,500 + Overtime + Call Out + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team based at an office in Camden.

This is a static role working across a single commercial office building, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical building services equipment.

Working within a team of three engineers, you'll be based on-site alongside the client, making this a highly client-facing position.

We're looking for a mechanically biased engineer with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a desire to continue developing their technical knowledge.

Working Hours

  • Rotating shifts of 7:00am-4:00pm and 9:00am-6:00pm.

  • Alternate Friday 3:00pm finish during the summer months.

  • Call out rota of 1 in 3 - £200 weekly call out retainer/ minimum four hours paid for every call out.

  • Regular overtime opportunities

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across mechanical building services plant.

  • Respond to reactive maintenance and breakdowns.

  • Maintain AHUs, FCUs and VAV systems.

  • Service and maintain calorifiers and domestic water systems.

  • Monitor water treatment systems.

  • Complete basic plumbing repairs including taps, toilets and associated pipework.

  • Carry out minor building fabric repairs when required.

  • Provide first response to catering equipment issues before specialist contractors attend.

  • Complete statutory compliance checks and maintenance records.

  • Liaise directly with the client, providing a professional and customer-focused service.

  • Assist with plant upgrades and future refurbishment projects.

  • Support the wider engineering team to ensure the smooth operation of the building.

Requirements

  • City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing.

  • Previous experience within commercial building services maintenance.

  • Strong mechanical fault-finding ability.

  • Plumbing experience would be highly advantageous.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit engineering team.

Benefits

  • Salary up to £47,500.

  • Overtime available.

  • Annual salary review (typically 2.5%).

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

  • Comprehensive training including L8 Water Hygiene, IOSH and Asbestos Awareness.

  • Genuine progression opportunities, with the potential to progress into a Lead Engineer position.

  • Rare requirement to provide cover at the Leavesden site with all travel expenses paid.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a supportive employer that invests in its engineers, offers genuine career progression and provides the chance to work within one of London's most recognisable commercial office environments.

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