Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a site-based team at Porton Down.

Role Details

• Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Location: Onsite – Porton Down
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 (8 hours per day)
• Contract Length: Initially until the end of June, with a strong expectation of extension through to 31 December 2026
• Rate: £30-£38 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive building services maintenance across the site, with a strong focus on:

• Plumbing maintenance and repairs
• Toilet and tap repairs
• Reactive maintenance including unblocking toilets
• General mechanical building services support

Additional experience in the following areas would be highly desirable:

• AHU (Air Handling Unit) maintenance
• Pipework repairs
• Steam systems maintenance

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ mechanical maintenance experience
• Strong background in building services maintenance
• Comfortable carrying out reactive plumbing works
• Reliable and able to work consistently onsite
• Clear DBS preferred due to site clearance requirements
• Candidates able to commit long-term are highly desirable, as onsite training will be provided and continuity is beneficial

If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term onsite opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

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