Mechanical Service Engineer in Hertfordshire

Job Description

Mechanical Building Services Technician

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive Rate + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Mechanical Building Services Technician Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Mechanical Building Services Technician to join a busy estates engineering team within a highly regulated, state-of-the-art commercial environment. This role is ideal for a mechanically biased engineer with electrical knowledge who is looking for a long-term position within a professional and technically challenging facility.

You will play a key role in ensuring the reliable, safe and compliant operation of building services systems across a large and complex site, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance while maintaining the highest operational standards.

Working Hours

• Staggered shifts:
  
  • 07:00 - 16:00
  • 09:30 - 18:00

• On-call rota participation required

Overtime & On-Call Enhancement

• Monday to Saturday: 1.5x hourly rate
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: 2x hourly rate
• Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) provided for Bank Holiday call-outs

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical building services equipment.
• Ensure estate-wide plant and equipment operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, chilled water and hot water systems.
• Liaise with stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs across a range of building services systems.
• Update maintenance records using CMMS systems.
• Support safe systems of work and health & safety compliance across site.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Mechanical engineering qualification including a full apprenticeship or relevant electrical engineering qualification.
• Multi-skilled engineering experience with both mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience with:
  
  • AHUs, FCUs and chilled water systems
  • LTHW (Low Temperature Hot Water) systems
  • Motor controls and relay logic
  • Planned and reactive maintenance within commercial or critical environments

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Strong IT skills and experience using CMMS/BMS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.

Desirable

• ONC/HNC qualification.
• Experience working within regulated or controlled environments.
• Knowledge of water treatment and water hygiene systems.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Electric vehicle charging facilities.
• Subsidised restaurant and coffee shop.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Retail discount schemes.
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support programmes.
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment.

If you're a multi-skilled Mechanical Building Services Engineer/Technician looking for a new challenge within a modern, technically advanced facility, we'd like to hear from you.