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 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 (includes a one-hour lunch break; out-of-hours cover may be required)

Your Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll 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 executing repairs on mechanical systems and plumbing.
• Accurately recording all maintenance activities using our CAFM system and 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 are committed to maintaining the highest health and safety standards.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team! Here are some of the fantastic benefits you can enjoy:

• Tailored benefits to suit 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 steps we’ve taken, 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 can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll join us in making a difference at Kier!