Plumber / Mechanical Engineer

Plumber / Mechanical Engineer

Location: RAF Cosford
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Plumber / Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our expanding team supporting Ministry of Defence (MOD) sites across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated engineer looking for long-term stability, a varied workload, and the chance to work across a diverse range of mechanical building services within secure facilities.

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the planned maintenance, servicing, repair, fault finding and installation of a wide range of mechanical building services across MOD sites. Working as part of a dedicated site team, you will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of critical mechanical assets while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on mechanical building services.
• Respond to reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and breakdowns.
• Service and maintain Air Handling Units (AHUs), including filter changes, belt replacements, basic fan maintenance and associated mechanical inspections.
• Carry out repairs and remedial works on mechanical plant and plumbing systems.
• Undertake installation and modification of mechanical pipework and associated equipment.
• Complete small plumbing projects, including repairs, alterations and installations.
• Maintain and service heating, domestic water and mechanical plant systems.
• Support small mechanical improvement projects and system upgrades.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and ensure statutory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the wider site team whilst maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship.

Systems You Will Work On

• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Heating and mechanically heated water systems
• Hot and cold water services
• Commercial plumbing installations (primarily accommodation blocks)
• Mechanical pipework (steel, copper and plastic)
• Pumps, valves, expansion vessels and pressurisation units
• Plant room equipment and associated mechanical systems
• HVAC mechanical equipment
• General mechanical building services

Requirements & Qualifications

We are looking for a reliable and competent Mechanical Building Services Engineer with experience within commercial, industrial or facilities management environments.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience within mechanical building services and/or commercial plumbing.
• Experience servicing and maintaining Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated HVAC equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining mechanical plant and building services systems.
• Ability to install, maintain and repair mechanical pipework and equipment.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable (not essential):

• Gas qualifications or commercial gas experience.
• Experience working within MOD, healthcare or other secure environments.
• Experience with HVAC mechanical systems.

What's Included

• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company pension scheme
• Pay-care scheme (after 3 months)
• PPE and uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Secure, long-term employment with a growing business
• Varied and interesting work across a prestigious MOD contract

Why Join Us?

We are a growing business and we want people to grow with us.

You will be joining a supportive team where your experience and knowledge are valued, with the opportunity to work on a varied range of mechanical and HVAC systems rather than doing the same job every day.

We believe in doing the job properly, giving our engineers the time and support needed to investigate faults and fix problems correctly.

You will have the opportunity to build your skills, take on new challenges and develop your career with a company that is continuing to grow.

We offer:

• A stable and long-term role with an established and growing company.
• A supportive team environment.
• Varied work across a large and important MOD contract.
• Training and development opportunities.
• The chance to develop your skills across mechanical, HVAC and building services.
• A company that values good engineers and the experience they bring.
• The opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow.

Please Note: Successful applicants must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS Security Clearance to work on Ministry of Defence sites.

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person