Mechanical Engineer

Mainstay Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Role: Mechanical Engineer
Location: MOD Facility near Harrogate
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 

The OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a small, highly skilled maintenance team based.

Working as part of a team of three, you will play a key role in ensuring critical mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational across commercial, industrial and defence environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role involving installation, planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs on a wide range of mechanical plant.

This position requires an individual with excellent technical knowledge, strong fault-finding abilities and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment across site.
  • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in accordance with MOD JSP 375 and SFG20 Planned Maintenance Specification.
  • Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
  • Work on a range of mechanical equipment including:
    • Pumps
    • Motors
    • Cooling towers
    • Air Handling Units (AHUs)
    • Generators
  • Replace or refurbish mechanical components as required.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and repair records.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
  • Work closely with colleagues to maintain the reliability of essential building services.
About You

To be successful in this role you will have:
  • HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a similar recognised qualification.
  • Previous experience working within commercial building maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical plant including pumps, motors, cooling towers, AHUs and generators.
  • Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate maintenance documentation.
  • Experience working to JSP 375 and SFG20 maintenance standards (desirable).
  • A commitment to safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance (essential).
What's on Offer
  • Salary of £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern (37.5 hours per week).
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • 6% matched pension contribution.
  • Life assurance.
  • Stable, long-term permanent employment.
  • Opportunity to work on a secure, technically interesting defence estate with a supportive and experienced team.
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