plumbing mechanical engineer in Leatherhead, Surrey

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Mercedes-AMG

Client: Mercedes-AMG
Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Site-based
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Initial Contract: 20 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Qualification: NVQ Level 2 Plumbing
Parking: On-site parking available

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a client-focused, mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to work on-site at Mercedes-AMG.

The role will involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and general maintenance duties, ensuring site facilities and equipment remain safe, operational and maintained to a high standard.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical maintenance background, ideally supported by an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Plumbing, and excellent customer service skills.

This is an immediate-start opportunity on an initial 20-week temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent at a salary of £48,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site.

• Undertake general mechanical maintenance and plumbing repairs.

• Identify faults and carry out reactive maintenance when required.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report any issues.

• Deliver a professional, client-focused maintenance service.

• Respond to maintenance requests and minimise disruption to site operations.

• Participate in an on-call rota, covering two weeks at a time.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or a relevant equivalent qualification.

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience.

• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.

• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Client-focused with strong communication skills.

• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and participate in the on-call rota.

Shift Patterns

The role operates across a rotating shift pattern, with potential schedules including:

• Early shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

• Sunday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm.

• Tuesday to Saturday: 6:00am – 3:00pm.

• Late shift: 2:00pm onwards — finish time to be confirmed.

Weekend shifts may start as early as 6:00am. The successful candidate must be flexible to work the required shift pattern.

What's on Offer

• £48,000 annual salary upon permanent employment.

• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

• Initial 20-week contract.

• Immediate start available.

• On-site parking.

• Opportunity to work at Mercedes-AMG.

• Structured shift pattern with an on-call rota.