Mechanical Engineer

Ace Academics is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Engineer to join the estates and facilities team at a well-established Further Education college in South East London on a long term basis. We are seeking a practical, reliable and technically skilled engineer with a strong mechanical maintenance background and ideally additional electrical knowledge. Working closely with the Site Engineering Manager, you will help maintain the college's buildings, mechanical systems and facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient and fully operational learning environment. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to an engineer who enjoys problem-solving and is happy to undertake a broad range of maintenance duties.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across college buildings and facilities.
• Required to also oversee a partner site in Southwark when needed
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults involving pumps, motors, heating, ventilation and associated building services equipment.
• Undertake general building maintenance and multi-trade repairs as required.
• Assist with basic electrical maintenance and fault identification within your qualifications and competence.
• Support the inspection, servicing and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Work closely with the Site Engineering Manager to identify maintenance priorities and resolve operational issues.
• Complete maintenance records, job sheets and relevant compliance documentation.
• Liaise with external contractors and assist with maintenance projects and remedial works.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
• Share responsibility for opening and closing site coverage through an agreed staggered shift pattern.

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification, ideally Level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Building Services Engineer or similar.
• Strong practical mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Willingness to undertake general maintenance and multi-trade duties beyond your core specialism.
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety and safe maintenance practices.
• Reliable, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
• Desirable Experience**:
• Electrical qualifications or practical electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience with HVAC, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, boilers and heating systems.
• Previous employment within education, hospitals, commercial buildings or facilities management.
• Experience working with building management systems (BMS).
• Experience working within a multi-skilled estates or maintenance team.

• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday position.
• Varied mechanical engineering and building maintenance responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Site Engineering Manager.
• Established Further Education environment with a broad range of facilities and building services.
• Potential for longer-term opportunities, subject to future contract arrangements.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday – staggered shifts covering approximately 6:30am–4:30pm
Pay Rate: £25-£30

Location: South East London
Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration. We welcome applications from mechanically qualified engineers with multi-skilled maintenance experience who are happy to take a practical, flexible approach to their work.