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Multiskilled Engineer (HVAC/Mechanical Bias)

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Bury Saint Edmunds
5 days ago
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Job Description


We are seeking an experienced Multiskilled Engineer with a Mechanical or HVAC bias to join our team and provide high-level building maintenance support for our clients. As part of a dedicated team of technical support staff, you will ensure that services meet contractual obligations while complying with relevant regulations and legislation. Your role will focus on maintaining and optimizing Mechanical and HVAC systems, carrying out both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.


Responsibilities

  • Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance across all Mechanical and HVAC systems, including but not limited to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and water systems.
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs within agreed response times, ensuring all work is documented accurately.
  • Conduct routine checks and repairs on mechanical installations such as ventilation systems, fan motors, belts, filters, and heating/cooling systems.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation and company policies (including fire regulations, COSHH, PPE, and safe working practices).
  • Maintain and repair installations such as ventilation systems (AHU, intake/extract), heating and cooling systems (thermal wheels, FCUs), and water system assets.
  • Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure a proactive approach to maintenance and service delivery.
  • Comply with risk management procedures and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
  • Ensure that all equipment, plant rooms, and services are kept clean, safe, and secure.
  • Prioritise your workload effectively while assisting other engineers and staff as required.
  • Attend to emergency repairs and ensure all reactive calls are closed within the agreed response times.
  • Liaise with clients to address concerns and ensure high standards of customer service are maintained.
  • Ensure that all assets are maintained in accordance with O&M manuals and contractual obligations.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with industry standards and technologies.

What we are looking for

Essential Qualifications and Experience:



  • Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., C&G Level 3 or Level 5, NVQ, BTEC).
  • Multi-skilled engineering experience with a strong focus on HVAC systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilation, refrigeration, environmental systems, electrical power and distribution, and public health.
  • Strong practical experience with building services, including Fan Motors, Belts and Filters, Fan Coil Units (FCUs), AHUs, and other HVAC equipment.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety, Permit to Work procedures, and safe systems of working.
  • Good understanding of current building statutory compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
  • Ability to work proactively and independently with a strong focus on quality service delivery.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

  • Unvented qualification and experience with hot water/heating systems or experience with chillers, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
  • HVAC certification (e.g., C&G 2079 F Gas or equivalent) and/or gas qualifications.
  • IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
  • C&G 2391/2 18th Edition IEE regulations.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of work.

Additional Information

  • Manual handling, working at heights, and working in confined spaces may be required.

Security and Rights to Work

MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK . Proof of right to work in UK essential.


Benefits and Career Information

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small salary; Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, you’ll receive access to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days of holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!


We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. We have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work with monthly cash prizes and a top prize of £10,000 at year-end.


Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.


We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing .


Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.


Join our Mitie Team.


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