New Job Opening: Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer in London, UK

Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer

West End / Central London – Zones 1 & 2
Permanent, Full Time
Up to £45,000–£46,000 DOE + Zone 1–2 Travelcard + Excellent Package

We are working exclusively with a reputable, fast-growing and forward-thinking facilities management business with a strong company culture and ambitious plans for continued growth.

Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Foot Mobile Mechanical Engineer to support a portfolio of high-end commercial and residential buildings across Central London.

This is a foot mobile role covering multiple client sites throughout Zones 1 and 2, where travel between buildings is a core part of the position.

The role would suit an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and working across high-quality client environments while delivering a professional service to clients and occupiers.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a portfolio of commercial and high-end residential properties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive mechanical repairs.


• Mechanical fault finding, diagnosis and remedial works.


• Maintaining pumps, valves, pipework and associated mechanical building services.


• Supporting heating, hot water, ventilation and general plant systems.


• Carrying out minor mechanical installations, replacements and repairs.


• Supporting general building services PPM and maintenance where required.


• Responding to plant and equipment faults and carrying out first-line diagnostics.


• Supporting statutory compliance and completing relevant inspections and checks.


• Liaising professionally with clients, occupiers, subcontractors and colleagues.


• Maintaining accurate job reports, maintenance records and compliance documentation.


• Carrying out plant room and service-area inspections.


• Identifying and reporting Health & Safety or operational issues.


• Travelling on foot and by public transport between client sites throughout Zones 1 and 2.


• Participating in the out-of-hours callout rota following successful completion of probation.

The Person

The successful candidate will:

• Be a Level 3 qualified Plumber.


• Have strong experience carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.


• Have experience working within commercial or high-end residential sites.


• Be experienced in mechanical works as well as general PPM maintenance.


• Have good mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.


• Be comfortable carrying out general building services PPM alongside mechanical maintenance.


• Be professional, presentable and confident dealing directly with clients and occupiers.


• Be comfortable working independently across multiple sites.


• Be happy travelling on foot and by public transport throughout Central London.

Desirable

• Experience with pumps, valves, heating systems, hot water systems and ventilation.


• Unvented Hot Water qualification.


• IOSH Working Safely.


• PASMA and IPAF.


• Experience with BMS, controls and associated building-services plant.

Package

• Up to Salary £45,000–£46,000 DOE.


• Zones 1 & 2 Travelcard.


• Permanent, full-time position.


• Monday to Friday.


• Callout rota – approximately 1 week in 6.


• £200 standby payment for the callout week.


• Overtime rates apply when called out, with a minimum four-hour payment.


• Overtime available.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Birthday off.


• Pension.


• Private healthcare.


• Supportive and friendly engineering team.


• Ongoing training and development.


• Genuine career progression opportunities.