Cambridge | Full Time | Permanent
About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our First Response team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing mechanical building services, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational with minimal disruption.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, responding to planned maintenance and urgent breakdowns across a wide range of systems.

Key Responsibilities

 Maintenance & Technical Work

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, water, gas, steam, and BMS
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and recommission plant
• Complete testing, inspections, and certification
• Support installations and upgrades of mechanical services

Operational Duties

• Respond to reactive maintenance and emergency breakdowns
• Manage workload via CAFM system (INVIDA)
• Keep stakeholders informed on progress and outcomes
• Ensure minimal disruption to operations

 Additional Duties

• Participate in on-call rota
• Assist with site surveys, planning, and project delivery
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Keep accurate records of work, materials, and time

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in mechanical building services maintenance
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex systems
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations
• Experience leading or supporting teams on-site
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (or equivalent experience)