Mechanical Engineer

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? We’re looking for a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team at Cambridgeshire County Council in 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 various sites required)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (1-hour lunch break; out-of-hours cover 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 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 carrying out repairs to 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 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 & Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits tailored 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 & Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. Please note that this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, and we treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

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