Job Description
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Newcastle (NE1)
We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an onsite maintenance team at a university building in Newcastle.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
- Maintaining domestic water systems in line with L8 regulations.
- Inspecting and maintaining HVAC and mechanical plant equipment.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults with pumps, motors, valves and heating systems.
- Maintaining water systems, tanks, pipework and associated equipment.
- Ensuring all plant and equipment remain safe and operational.
- Completing maintenance records and reporting any faults or defects.
- Supporting the onsite team and ensuring a high standard of customer service.
Requirements:
- Level 2 or Level 3 mechanical/plumbing qualification or relevant experience.
- Previous experience in commercial or domestic mechanical maintenance.
- Good knowledge of plumbing, heating and water systems.
- Understanding of L8 regulations and safe working practices.
- Experience with pumps, motors, valves and HVAC equipment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Details:
- Location: Newcastle, NE1 (University building)
- Position: 1 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- Start date: 16/11/2026
- Duration: Minimum 2 months, potentially longer
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm (could change to three weeks of 7am-3:30pm and one week of 9:30am-6pm, plus possible overtime and on-call duties)
- Working hours: 40 per week
- Pay: -23.43 per hour Umbrella (equivalent to -18.00 per hour PAYE), no cis payment available
Please apply to be considered, or call Gosia at Tech People on (phone number removed) for more information.
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