Assistant Engineer

Job Title: Assistant Mechanical Engineer / Plumbing Improver (Temp to Perm)

Location: Richmond (Primary Site) - with occasional travel to Weybridge
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

initially paid through Umbrella on £18 - 19 per hour starting salary will be around £28k - £32k

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Mechanical Engineer / Plumbing Improver to join a growing team on a newly mobilised site in Richmond. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in plant rooms, hard services FM, or a commercial maintenance environment who is looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career.

This is a temp-to-perm position with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering structured training, mentoring, and upskilling alongside experienced engineers.

You will be primarily based in Richmond, with occasional travel to a nearby site in Weybridge.

Key Responsibilities

Support qualified engineers with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
Assist with maintenance and basic repairs on mechanical and plumbing systems
Work within plant rooms and on-site building services equipment
Help ensure all tasks are completed in line with SFG-20 standards and SLAs
Carry out basic fault finding and report issues to senior engineers
Assist with L8 tasks and general compliance works (training provided where needed)
Complete job reports accurately using CAFM systems or paperwork
Support with minor installations and general maintenance tasks
Maintain tools, equipment, and safe working environments
Build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
Follow all company health & safety policies and proceduresWhat We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience working in a plant room, building services, or hard FM environment
Basic understanding of mechanical or plumbing systems
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from senior engineers
Good communication skills
Basic IT skills (for reports and job logging systems)Desirable:

Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
Any plumbing or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds - even part-completed)
Experience working on commercial sites (e.g., offices, healthcare, etc.)
Knowledge of PPMs or compliance tasks
Previous experience assisting engineers or working as an improverTraining & Development

Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineers
Exposure to a wide range of mechanical and plumbing systems
Opportunity to gain qualifications and progress within the business
Clear pathway to a fully qualified engineer rolePersonal Attributes

Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
Keen to develop technical skills and progress
Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude
Good problem-solving mindset
Takes pride in their work
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentWhat's on Offer

Temp to perm opportunity with excellent long-term prospects
Competitive hourly rate / salary (dependent on experience)
Overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive team on a growing and newly awarded contract
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed