Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer!

Are you ready to make a real impact in your community? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at Cambridgeshire County Council, based in the vibrant town of Huntingdon.

Location & Hours

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (with occasional travel to various sites required)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (includes 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, ensuring that our maintenance services are top-notch across all Cambridgeshire County Council sites. This mobile role will see you based at New Shire Hall, where you’ll tackle a variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks. You’ll be the go-to person for mechanical issues, helping to keep our buildings safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

In this exciting role, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Completing planned preventative maintenance tasks, including Legionella compliance, HVAC systems, pumps, compressors, and AHUs.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults, and repairing mechanical systems and plumbing.
• Accurately recording all maintenance activities on our CAFM system using mobile technology.
• Liaising with the helpdesk and contract management team, and inducting subcontractors to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota and conducting weekly site inspections.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a full driving license 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 our amazing team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about the perks of working with us!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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