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)
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