Multi-Skilled Mechanical Engineer

Company: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Better places, thriving communities.

This role is a shift based position which will require the candidate to work on a 4 shifts on, 4 off rotation. These shifts will rotate between days and nights for example: 2 days 07:00 – 19:00, followed by 2 nights 19:00 – 07:00, 4 days off. This ensures coverage across the London Estate.

What You Get In Return

  • 5% employer pension
  • Life assurance
  • Opportunity for personal development and progression within Mitie
  • Overtime available to boost earnings
  • Virtual GP access for you and household members
  • Salary Finance scheme that allows early access to earned pay and competitive loans
  • Flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices) to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology products and more
  • High street discounts, gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme
  • Up to four times your salary in life cover, enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan, and potential free shares
  • Mitie Stars recognition with monthly cash prizes and a chance to win £10,000 at year‑end

Job Overview

  • Responsible to a Shift Leader for undertaking electrical/mechanical works on a wide range of building services reactive and planned maintenance across the London Estate.
  • Work on a shift basis to ensure 24‑hour coverage, with shift teams balanced for electrical and mechanical support.
  • Maintain high standard of planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
  • Use diagnostic equipment and work from technical manuals and drawings.
  • Identify visual plant defects, warning lights and indicators.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of building services and proficiency in maintenance of power, distribution and switching, motor controls, lighting systems, standby generators, electrical test procedures and certification, control systems, inverter operation and design, fire alarm/PA systems.

Qualifications

  • City & Guilds craft certificate/ONC or equivalent.
  • Recognised craft apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
  • Two years post‑apprenticeship experience in a similar role.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Building Services.
  • C&G L3 in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent desirable.
  • Completion of full in‑depth, intrusive security checks.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Divya Madaan at Divya.Madaan@mitie.com.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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Posted: March 13th, 2026