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 in beautiful Huntingdon. This is your chance to be part of a dedicated Facilities Management team, ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Location & Hours

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (with occasional travel to various sites required)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (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 and Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks, including Legionella compliance, HVAC systems, pumps, compressors, and AHUs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults and carrying 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, inducting 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 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 and Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team! Here’s what you can expect:

• A wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
• 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’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in guiding our policies.

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. Please note that due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. We treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and help us make a difference.