Mechanical Engineer

Build Recruitment are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading FM Organisation on a permanent basis, at one of their flagship contracts based in Solihull.

Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Site Type: Retail
Reporting To: Contracts Manager
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (with flexibility where operationally required)
Call-Out: 1 in 4 rota

Start Date: June 2026

The Role

As a Building Services Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias), you will be responsible for maintaining mechanical, and building fabric systems across a high-end retail shopping centre environment.

You will undertake both scheduled planned preventative maintenance and reactive works, ensuring all systems remain compliant, safe, and fully operational. While this is a mechanically biased role, the successful candidate will be expected to have a basic understanding of electrical building services systems and be comfortable carrying out first-line fault identification where required.

You will be equipped with a company mobile phone, tablet, uniform, PPE, and all necessary equipment to support you in delivering an efficient and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services systems.
Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical plant and equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
Maintain and repair building services equipment including mechanical pipework systems, pumps, motors, bearings, valves, and HVAC plant/equipment.
Complete servicing, repairs, replacements, and installations of plant, fixtures, and fittings where required.
Undertake general building maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing and fabric repairs.
Provide detailed job updates, quotations, and maintenance reports through the internal CAFM system, ensuring clients receive real-time service updates.
Support the delivery of high standards of health & safety and statutory compliance across all site operations.
Carry out housekeeping duties and maintain plant rooms and work areas to a high standard.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, tenants, and clients to ensure excellent service delivery.
Participate in a 1 in 4 out-of-hours call-out rota following successful completion of probation.
Undertake overtime where reasonably required to support operational and client requirements.Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
Proven experience within the Building Services / Facilities Management industry.
Strong hands-on experience working with:
Mechanical pipework services
Pumps, motors, valves, and bearings
HVAC plant and associated equipment
Plumbing systems and general building services maintenance
Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance within commercial environments.
Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently, safely, and independently.
Strong IT skills with experience updating digital job records, compliance documentation, and maintenance systems.
Good communication and organisational skills with a strong customer-focused approach.Desirable Skills & Qualifications

Multi-skilled experience with a basic understanding of electrical building services systems.
Previous experience using CAFM systems.
Knowledge of statutory compliance and facilities maintenance best practices.
Desirable certifications/training include:
IPAF
PASMA
Asbestos Awareness
Water Hygiene / L8 Awareness