Mobile Mechanical Engineer

ABM UK
Hounslow
3 weeks ago
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LOCATIONS: London FireMobile, Heathrow office


SHIFT PATTERN: Mon‑Fri, 40 hours per week


SALARY: Competitive


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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

  • Primary responsibility is to repair all plumber and mechanical fixtures on the contract.
  • PPM to water hygiene assets inline with the SFG20.
  • This role requires someone who can manage workloads, meet deadlines and arrange quotations of remedial jobs over £500.
  • Engineer is expected to be competent in general engineer works with a multi-skilled role or a bias towards mechanical, electrical trades.
  • Full commissioning and servicing of all HVAC Equipment.
  • Co-operation with contracts staff was necessary to achieve our employer’s acceptance in line with agreed contract terms.
  • Produce all documentation as dictated by workload, i.e. technical reports and reject reports for failures of components or plant.
  • Responsible for own Health & Safety on site and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments as standard on all sites, highlighting specific requirements as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintenance and reactive repair to plumbing accessories to current regulations, standards and manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Mechanical and electrical general competence.
  • Quoted work repairs and light installation work on gas equipment across our network of sites.
  • Completing a weekly time sheet correctly and submitting it to your line manager.
  • Submitting expenses weekly with all supporting receipts.
  • Completing all necessary paperwork for the customer whilst on site and obtaining a customer’s signature to enable the job attended to be invoiced without any delays.
  • Completing engineer’s worksheet in full, giving full details of plant that requires additional work.
  • Identifying lifecycle replacement requirements.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Plumbing level 2 & 3 NVQ.
  • L8 Qualified.
  • IPAF, PASMA.
  • Understand SFG20 and delivering of works to a timescale.
  • Preferred to have NVQ in Mechanical and/or electrical to backup gas qualifications.

DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

  • Extra qualifications to enable further self‑delivery of our contract.
  • Emergency lighting fundamentals.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:



  • 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
  • Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
  • Get Fit Programme
  • Financial and legal support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

    • Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
    • Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
    • Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis



For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our


About ABM

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.


ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue‑chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.


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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.


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