Posted 21 July, 2026
Mechanical Engineer
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Milton Keynes, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading facilities management and building services organisation supporting a prestigious client site in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to work within a professional, fast-paced environment where service excellence, technical expertise and continuous improvement are highly valued. You will play a key role in delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and engineering support across a modern commercial facility, ensuring critical building systems remain operational, compliant and maintained to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems. Ensure the effective operation, maintenance and repair of M&E plant, equipment and associated building fabric. Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory requirements, industry best practice and maintenance schedules. Utilise CAFM systems to manage work allocation, maintenance records and performance monitoring. Support compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management procedures. Supervise specialist contractors, including inductions, permits and completion of works. Review and support Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers to ensure exceptional service delivery. Participate in technical training, toolbox talks and team meetings. Provide support for out-of-hours operational issues when required.About You We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused engineer who can work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative engineering team. Essential Requirements City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline. A minimum of two years' experience within facilities management, building services or a maintenance engineering environment. Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems. Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance in commercial environments. Knowledge of HVAC and air conditioning systems. Understanding of water treatment systems, generators, fire alarm systems and associated building services. Familiarity with lifts and critical infrastructure, including UPS systems and communications rooms. Ability to interrogate and operate Building Management Systems (BMS). Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work. Excellent communication skills with a customer-facing approach.Personal Attributes Reliable, professional and responsive. Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Organised and capable of managing competing priorities. Positive team player with a collaborative approach. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Committed to delivering high levels of customer service.What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing training and professional development. Long-term career progression opportunities. Exposure to a large-scale commercial maintenance environment. Supportive and collaborative engineering team
