Maintenance Engineer (FM)

CNX Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading facilities management provider to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) background to join their established facilities management team at a large pharmaceutical facility in Macclesfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong understanding of building services, mechanical and electrical systems and both planned and reactive maintenance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of engineering maintenance activities across the site, ensuring building services and critical infrastructure remain operational, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

Working as part of the wider engineering and facilities management team, you will undertake preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and general M&E maintenance activities within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of mechanical and electrical building services.

• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.

• Undertake fault finding, troubleshooting and remedial works across M&E systems.

• Maintain and repair building services equipment, including HVAC, ventilation, heating and cooling systems.

• Carry out general electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks within areas of competence and authorisation.

• Inspect plant, machinery and building services to identify defects and potential issues.

• Support the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements.

• Complete maintenance records, work orders and associated compliance documentation accurately.

• Work alongside specialist contractors and external engineering teams when required.

• Ensure all works are carried out in line with health and safety procedures, risk assessments and method statements.

• Follow site Permit to Work procedures and ensure appropriate authorisations are in place before commencing work.

• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance performance.

• Support the wider facilities management team with day-to-day operational requirements.

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, M&E Engineer or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician.

• A strong mechanical and electrical engineering background.

• Experience within facilities management, commercial buildings, industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Good knowledge of building services and associated mechanical and electrical systems.

• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.

• Competent fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical equipment.

• An understanding of HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling and general building services.

• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and maintenance documentation.

• A good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.

• Experience working within a Permit to Work environment would be advantageous.

• Relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with site management, colleagues and contractors.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant engineering qualifications or recognised trade training in mechanical or electrical engineering would be advantageous.

Additional qualifications such as 18th Edition, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent engineering certifications would be beneficial, depending on the candidate''s discipline and experience.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established facilities management operation, providing essential engineering and maintenance support within a major pharmaceutical facility.

The position would suit a hands-on, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working across a varied range of building services and takes pride in maintaining high standards of engineering performance, safety and compliance.

If you have a strong M&E background and are looking for your next opportunity in Macclesfield, CNX Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.

To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, contact CNX Recruitment today.