Mechanical Engineer in Didcot, Oxfordshire

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Harwell Science Campus, Oxfordshire

Salary: Up to £46,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00

Call Out: 1 in 5 weeks

We're recruiting for an Mechanical Engineer to work for one of the leading facilities management companies in the UK, based at Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire, working on a commercial contract.

This is a static role working as part of an established onsite maintenance team, including 2 Electrical Engineers alongside Mechanical and Fabric Engineers.

The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and general building services duties across the site.

Benefits for an Mechanical Engineer:

• Salary – Up to £46,000
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
• Call-out rota – 1 in 5 weeks (standby allowance TBC)
• Overtime generally available during shutdowns
• Free onsite parking
• Further training and qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Established onsite engineering team

Job responsibilities for an Mechanical Engineer:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on mechanical plant and equipment.
• Maintaining HVAC systems, including air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs) and ventilation systems.
• Carrying out maintenance on pumps, motors, valves and associated mechanical equipment.
• Responding to reactive breakdowns and ensuring equipment is returned to service promptly.
• Completing routine inspections, plant checks and performance monitoring.
• Supporting general building services maintenance across the site.
• Liaising with specialist contractors and supporting additional maintenance works where required.
• Completing maintenance records, job sheets and relevant compliance documentation.
• Working safely and in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and site requirements.
• Working collaboratively as part of the on-site engineering team.

Requirements for an Mechanical Engineer:

• Previous experience working as an Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Electrician
• Relevant mechanical qualifications
• Good fault-finding skills
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Experience working in commercial buildings
• Must be able to pass DBS clearance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team