Plumber / Mechanical Engineer
Location: RAF Shawbury
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced Plumber / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our expanding team supporting Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated engineer looking for long-term stability, a varied workload, and the chance to work across a diverse range of mechanical building services within secure facilities.
Job Overview
You will be responsible for the planned maintenance, servicing, repair, fault finding and installation of a wide range of mechanical building services across MOD sites. Working as part of a dedicated site team, you will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of critical mechanical assets while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on mechanical building services.
- Respond to reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and breakdowns.
- Service and maintain Air Handling Units (AHUs), including filter changes, belt replacements, basic fan maintenance and associated mechanical inspections.
- Carry out repairs and remedial works on mechanical plant and plumbing systems.
- Undertake installation and modification of mechanical pipework and associated equipment.
- Complete small plumbing projects, including repairs, alterations and installations.
- Maintain and service heating, domestic water and mechanical plant systems.
- Support small mechanical improvement projects and system upgrades.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and ensure statutory compliance.
- Work collaboratively with the wider site team whilst maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.
Systems You Will Work On
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Heating and mechanically heated water systems
- Hot and cold water services
- Commercial plumbing installations (primarily accommodation blocks)
- Mechanical pipework (steel, copper and plastic)
- Pumps, valves, expansion vessels and pressurisation units
- Plant room equipment and associated mechanical systems
- HVAC mechanical equipment
- General mechanical building services
Requirements & Qualifications
We are looking for a reliable and competent Mechanical Building Services Engineer with experience within commercial, industrial or facilities management environments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience within mechanical building services and/or commercial plumbing.
- Experience servicing and maintaining Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated HVAC equipment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience maintaining mechanical plant and building services systems.
- Ability to install, maintain and repair mechanical pipework and equipment.
- Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
- Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable (not essential):
- Gas qualifications or commercial gas experience.
- Experience working within MOD, healthcare or other secure environments.
- Experience with HVAC mechanical systems.
What's Included
- 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company vehicle
- Fuel card
- Company pension scheme
- Pay-care scheme (after 3 months)
- PPE and uniform provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Secure, long-term employment with a growing business
- Varied and interesting work across a prestigious MOD contract
Please Note: Successful applicants must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS Security Clearance to work on Ministry of Defence sites.
Pay: £31,200.00-£34,320.00 per year
Work Location: In person
