Multi Skilled Mechanical Engineer

Wates

unknownPosted Jun 24, 2026
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About the role

Resident Mechanical / Multiskilled Engineer

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains – Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Full-time | 42.5 hrs per week | Shift-based

About the Role

We are looking for a Resident Mechanical (Multiskilled) Engineer to join our team at the prestigious Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains site in Brixworth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performance, fast-paced engineering environment, supporting the delivery of exceptional facilities management services. You'll play a key role in maintaining critical building services and ensuring plant reliability across a technically advanced site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of mechanical plant and systems

Respond promptly to reactive maintenance tasks, breakdowns, and site emergencies

Maintain and fault-find across systems including:

HVAC plant (AHUs, chillers, boilers, FCUs, pumps)

Split AC / heat pump units

Water systems (CWS, HWS, L8 compliance)

BMS systems and electrical control panels

Compressed air systems and general M&E plant

Undertake minor fabric works, repairs, and general handyman tasks

Support small installation works and projects

Liaise with and coordinate specialist subcontractors

Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with QA and statutory requirements

Deliver a high standard of customer service, building strong relationships on-site

Contribute to lifecycle planning and provide predictive maintenance insights

Shift Pattern

You'll work a flexible shift rota (subject to change), including:

06:00 – 15:00 (Water checks & monitoring)

08:00 – 17:00 (standard shifts across different days)

14:00 – 23:00 (PPM shift)

Participation in call-out and standby rota

✅ What We're Looking For

Essential:

Strong experience in mechanical building services / FM environments

Proven ability in HVAC fault finding and maintenance

Experience with PPM systems and reactive maintenance

Competence in plumbing/mechanical engineering (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2/3)

Electrical fault-finding capability

Experience maintaining pressurisation units, valves, pipework, FCUs

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Desirable:

F-Gas qualification

18th Edition (Electrical)

C&G 6187 (Refrigeration & AC)

Experience with cooling towers / evaporative systems (L8)

MEWP / PASMA / FLT licences

Experience using CAFM/PPM systems (e.g. Concept)

What You'll Bring

A proactive, can-do attitude

Strong organisation and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure in a high-profile client environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in service delivery

A collaborative approach and team player mindset

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday

Enhanced family leave & policies

Car salary sacrifice scheme

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