Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovation, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Biased) at our Boscombe Down site, where you’ll work with modern facilities and specialist systems across a secure environment.

As a Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical, you will help keep key mechanical systems safe, compliant and functioning reliably across a complex and varied estate.

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• Deliver mechanical maintenance and servicing to SFG20 standards
  
• Fault find and resolve issues with mechanical plant and equipment
  
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules
  
• Assist with reactive repairs and general building services tasks
  
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and service records
  

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• Mechanical maintenance experience in an M&E environment
  
• Strong fault‑finding ability across mechanical plant
  
• Experience in planned maintenance to recognised standards
  
• Understanding of SLAs, KPIs and service requirements
  
• Able to work independently and support wider operational needs
  
• Confident communicating with internal teams and external suppliers
  

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• Level 3 qualification such as C&G, BTEC, ONC/OND or NVQ in a mechanical discipline such as NVQ level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating
  

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• IPAF or PASMA
  
• Exposure to HVAC systems, combustion, air conditioning, catering or pressure systems
  

This role is 37 hours per week, based at Boscombe Down.

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you can show the right level of experience and a willingness to learn, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
  
• Support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining the Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  
• Volunteering opportunities with charities and local community