Details:
- Salary: £23 - 25 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: City of London London
- Date: 7 hours ago
Description:
Job Title: Temporary Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Central Commercial Office Building
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £23.00 - £25.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Duration: Ongoing temporary contract (immediate start available)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an established on-site facilities team covering a high-spec commercial office building.
In this role, you will take responsibility for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the site's mechanical, HVAC, and building services systems-ensuring plant efficiency, tenant comfort, and full statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across all mechanical plant and HVAC equipment.
Respond promptly to reactive maintenance tickets, tenant temperature complaints, and plant alarms.
Conduct fault finding, routine servicing, and minor repairs on Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), pumps, motors, and calorifiers.
Monitor, adjust, and log readings from the Building Management System (BMS).
Complete routine water hygiene tasks, temperature checks, and legionella log compliance.
Supervise and escort specialist sub-contractors (e.g., chiller and boiler service teams) on-site.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, asset registers, and safety documentation.
Candidate Requirements
City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation, or an NVQ equivalent.
Demonstrable experience working as a mechanical/HVAC maintenance engineer within commercial office buildings or corporate facilities.
Solid practical understanding of AHUs, FCUs, pumps, belt changes, bearing replacements, and pipework.
Experience monitoring and operating BMS systems.
L8 / Water Hygiene awareness certification is advantageous.
Strong communication skills and a professional approach suitable for corporate tenant interactions.
How to Apply
If you have proven commercial mechanical maintenance experience and are looking for an immediate start on a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule, please submit your CV to apply today.
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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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