Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ascot
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Berkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Additional: Hospitality Packages, Overtime, Earn extra annual leave
About the Role
We are recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the on-site team at a large, high-profile venue. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running, reliability, and efficiency of all mechanical building services and infrastructure across the site.
Working within a dedicated engineering team, you will provide technical expertise to support asset maintenance, system performance, and operational delivery. You will also play an important role in supporting live events, ensuring all mechanical systems operate safely and effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Complete reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks via the CAFM system, ensuring accurate records are maintained
Support and promote high Health & Safety standards across all engineering activities
Assist with contractor management, including oversight of specialist maintenance services
Monitor and analyse building performance using BMS systems to ensure optimal efficiency
Carry out fault-finding, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical systems including AHUs and FCUs
Maintain the reliability and performance of all mechanical building services
Conduct routine testing of alarms and systems, ensuring compliance documentation is up to date
Support minor mechanical and plumbing installation works, including temporary event infrastructure
Provide engineering support during events to ensure all services operate effectively under peak conditions
Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 5 weeks) to provide out-of-hours support
Undertake additional duties as required to support venue operations
About You
Recognised mechanical or plumbing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds)
Relevant experience within building services engineering, ideally in a large or complex environment
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to read and interpret MEP drawings
Experience working with BMS systems (knowledge of Schneider EcoStruxure advantageous)
Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Team-focused, proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 – £42,000 per annum
Opportunity to work within a prestigious, fast-paced venue environment
Structured induction and ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare app
Additional leave benefits, including end-of-year closure
Time off in lieu for event or weekend working
Staff perks, social events, and employee discounts
Opportunities to support community and charity initiatives
If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, feel free to reach out or apply for a confidential conversation.
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We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job