Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer!

Are you ready to make a difference? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at Cambridgeshire County Council in beautiful Huntingdon. This is your chance to contribute to high-quality maintenance services across our sites while enjoying a variety of challenges every day!

Location & Hours

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (with occasional travel to the office required)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (with a one-hour lunch break; out-of-hours cover may be required)

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be an integral part of our Facilities Management team. Your mission? To ensure our buildings are safe, compliant, and fully operational. You’ll be the first point of contact for mechanical issues, tackling both planned and reactive maintenance tasks. If you thrive on variety and problem-solving, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance tasks, including Legionella compliance, HVAC systems, pumps, compressors, and AHUs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to mechanical systems and plumbing.
• Accurately record all maintenance activities on our CAFM system using mobile technology.
• Liaise with the helpdesk and contract management team, and induct subcontractors to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota and conduct weekly site inspections.

What We’re Looking For

This role is a great fit for you if:

• You hold a full driving licence and relevant qualifications such as City and Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3.
• You have experience with renewables, heat pumps, air conditioning, air handling units, and general mechanical maintenance in commercial properties.
• You’re confident using mobile technology to update work systems and communicate effectively with teams and clients.
• You’re comfortable with the physical aspects of the role and committed to maintaining the highest health and safety standards.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we prioritize making our workplace diverse and inclusive. We value the unique experiences of our employees and actively involve them in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!