Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: London

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and repairing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems as part of a dedicated team on an independent schools contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a stable and rewarding environment, ensuring the smooth operation of essential facilities across multiple school sites.

You will be responsible for completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive tasks that come through the helpdesk.

Much of the work will take place within plant rooms and pool plant rooms, focusing on pumps, motors, and other critical systems.

This contract offers excellent long-term prospects, with opportunities for career progression into supervisory roles and the chance to undertake additional training, including an Authorised Person (AP) course and other upskilling opportunities.

If you have experience working with pumps and motors and are looking for a role with development potential, this could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installations while adhering to safety practices. Respond to and complete reactive repairs within agreed timescales. Report daily to the ISS Help Desk & Technical Service Manager on work progress. Work independently to diagnose faults, carry out installations, and recommend necessary spares and materials. Contribute to reducing plant and machinery downtime and maintenance costs. Accurately record all work details for statistical and reporting purposes.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Experience working in plant rooms and pool plant rooms, completing PPM and reactive maintenance. Plumbing or mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ required). Additional trade-related certifications are beneficial.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

London EC4V: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person