Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson

Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson

Location: Prestigious Organisation, Regent's Park, NW1
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

The Opportunity

My client, a prestigious organisation based near Regent's Park, NW1, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson to join their Estates & Facilities team.

Working alongside the Maintenance Shift Leaders and reporting to the Estates Helpdesk & Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical maintenance services across a large and diverse campus estate. The role involves a combination of reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, contractor liaison, and ensuring critical building services remain fully operational.

This position operates on a Monday to Friday shift rota, alternating between early shifts (07:00 start) and late shifts (11:00 start) to provide maintenance cover throughout the working day.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance & Facilities Support

Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities across the estate.
Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical and plumbing systems.
Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and associated remedial works.
Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) to identify, investigate and resolve building services issues.
Ensure all maintenance work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CAFM system.
Keep workshops and maintenance stores clean, organised and adequately stocked.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

Act as a key contact for mechanical maintenance contractors.
Liaise with contractors on site to ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard.
Coordinate access arrangements and communicate effectively with building users and stakeholders.
Provide excellent customer service while responding to maintenance requests.

Team Support & Continuous Improvement

Support colleagues and share technical knowledge where required.
Provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Operate manual and computerised maintenance management systems.
Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve maintenance processes and service delivery.
Support small projects and installations as required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Mechanical qualification to NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 minimum (or equivalent).

Essential Experience

Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a commercial, educational, healthcare, public sector or facilities environment.
Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Demonstrable experience using Building Management Systems (BMS).
Experience working within a busy maintenance environment.
Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance records.
Proven ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Skills & Attributes

Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.
Good IT literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Reliable, professional and proactive approach to work.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Tradesperson who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities. You will be comfortable working across a varied estate, managing both reactive and planned maintenance activities while delivering an exceptional level of service.

Location: Regent's Park, NW1
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating early and late shifts (07:00 / 11:00 starts)