Mechanical Engineer

Role: Mechanical Engineer
Location:MOD Facility near Harrogate
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000

The OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a small, highly skilled maintenance team based.

Working as part of a team of three, you will play a key role in ensuring critical mechanical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational across commercial, industrial and defence environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role involving installation, planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs on a wide range of mechanical plant.

This position requires an individual with excellent technical knowledge, strong fault-finding abilities and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair mechanical plant and equipment across site.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in accordance with MOD JSP 375 and SFG20 Planned Maintenance Specification.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Work on a range of mechanical equipment including:
  • Pumps
  • Motors
  • Cooling towers
  • Air Handling Units (AHUs)
  • Generators
• Replace or refurbish mechanical components as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection and repair records.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain the reliability of essential building services.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a similar recognised qualification.
• Previous experience working within commercial building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical plant including pumps, motors, cooling towers, AHUs and generators.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate maintenance documentation.
• Experience working to JSP 375 and SFG20 maintenance standards (desirable).
• A commitment to safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance (essential).

What's on Offer

• Salary of £42,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern (37.5 hours per week).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 6% matched pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Stable, long-term permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work on a secure, technically interesting defence estate with a supportive and experienced team.