Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Mechanical Engineer to conduct PPM and reactive maintenance at immigration centre

Key Responsibilities

• emergency response
• standby rota
• documentation
• cafm reporting

Tasks

Participation in standby rota for emergency calls, outside normal working hours Ensure all documentation is completed correctly for all tasks and reactive tasks are reported and recorded on to the CAFM system

Requirements

• nvq level 3
• c&g gas
• it skills
• iosh
• customer focus
• building services

What You Bring

We're looking for a motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to undertake facilities management services across our site. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape service excellence, drive operational performance, and make a real difference every day. You must be eligible for CTC clearance. Substantial practical experience with a comprehensive knowledge of all building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilating, refrigeration, environmental. The candidate should be a team worker with flexibility within the contracted hours, a strong team player with a ‘can do' attitude and possess an intuitive and proactive nature. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a commitment to maintaining high standards, we encourage you to apply. The role requires compliance with and enforcement of existing business risk management procedures for maintenance and project works. You will need to understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time. We are seeking a dedicated professional to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. The successful candidate will ensure that standards are maintained and will liaise with other Mitie engineers and subcontractors. A proactive approach to client liaison is essential, ensuring that concerns are addressed or relayed to management as necessary. You must hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a share code. Additionally, you must have lived and worked in the UK for at least 3 years, without any extended trips overseas. Applicants must have no criminal convictions and must not be subject to any ongoing police investigations. -C&G/BTEC Mechanical Building Services Engineering Parts 1, 2, and 3, or NVQ Level 3 -Please note that internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised. Enhanced terms cannot be honoured. -Please note that all offers of employment are subject to security clearance and enhanced background checks: -The ideal candidate should possess one of the following certificates: Apprenticeship or equivalent -Bankruptcy history, CCJs, social media activity and criminal convictions will be checked as part of the vetting process. -You must be a British Citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or have an ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) from a Commonwealth country. -You must have lived in the UK for the past three years with no significant footprint outside of the UK other than for normal holidays. -C&G 2079 F Gas or equivalent, HVAC or gas equivalent -Good IT skills with the ability to produce reports from multiple sources/systems. -Customer-focused with a “can-do” attitude and eye for detail. -IOSH or equivalent -Able to prioritise under pressure and solve problems pragmatically.

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Benefits

40-hour week As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch. Standby Rota 1 week in 4: £175 when on call -Access to virtual GP 24/7 for yourself and your family. -Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career. -Company Pension -Life insurance. -Additional benefits available to purchase, including extra holidays, private medical cover and home technology. -33 Days annual leave -Free Mitie shares. -MiDeals discount schemes with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure, and utilities companies.

About Mitie

-Headquartered in The Shard in London, delivering large-scale projects across infrastructure, property, energy, and healthcare sectors. -Projects include full facilities management for airports, hospitals, government estates, and prisons (e.g., solar-powered prison solutions). -Offers expertise in security, cleaning, engineering services, energy consultancy, and technical facilities management. -Acquired major businesses such as Interserve FM (2020) and compliance specialist Marlowe (2025) to expand capabilities. -Known for tech-driven approaches like remote monitoring, robotic cleaning, and drone security, pivoting towards 'facilities transformation'. -Focused on high-margin, compliance-led services to drive future growth.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-offers subject to security clearance and enhanced background checks -bankruptcy history, ccjs, social media activity and criminal convictions will be checked -applicant must have lived in the uk for the past three years with no significant time abroad -must have no criminal convictions and not be under ongoing police investigations -must be eligible for ctc clearance and hold a valid british or eu passport with settled status