Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Salary £31,165 per annum - 37 hours per week
Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Join our Estates Facilities and Scientific Services team and play a key role in supporting world-leading scientific research. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Building Services Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to help maintain and develop the essential infrastructure that enables groundbreaking science to take place every day.
About the Role
As a Building Services Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and repair of a wide range of mechanical building services systems across our campus. Working as part of a dedicated facilities team, you will ensure our research and operational facilities remain safe, reliable, and efficient.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
- Maintenance of heating, chilled water, and domestic hot water (DHW) systems
- Servicing and repair of HVAC and ventilation systems
- Water testing and monitoring activities
- Drainage and general building services maintenance
- Supporting a variety of multi-skilled maintenance tasks across the estate
- Assisting with system improvements and identifying opportunities for enhanced performance and efficiency
About You
We are looking for a practical and proactive engineer with a strong mechanical background and a commitment to delivering high standards of service.
You will ideally have:
- An NVQ, City & Guilds qualification, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant post-apprenticeship experience in building services or facilities maintenance
- GAS Safe registration, or a willingness to work towards obtaining it
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Strong communication skills and a logical approach to maintenance challenges
The following would be advantageous, although training can be provided:
- Basic electrical fault-finding experience
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
What We Offer
In addition to a rewarding role within a unique scientific environment, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- Uniform provided
- Salary of £31,165 per annum
- 37-hour working week
- Minimum 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with a minimum 10% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to an onsite low-cost gym
- Membership opportunities through the Rothamsted Sports and Social Club
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to work in a unique environment where your skills directly support internationally recognised scientific research. You'll be part of a supportive team, gain exposure to a broad range of building services systems, and have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This vacancy does not meet the Home Office requirements, therefore please ensure you are eligible or already hold the legal right to work in the UK documentation