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Posted 07 August, 2026

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Anglian Recruitment
CB1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Location: Cambridge (Field Based) Salary: Company Van + Fuel Card + Overtime + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full-Time | Temp & Perm Multi-Skilled Engineer – Mechanical Bias We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and expanding building services and maintenance contractor that delivers planned and reactive maintenance across residential developments and commercial properties. Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a Mechanical Bias to join their mobile engineering team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant room equipment across a portfolio of sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical background who is confident working on a variety of building services plant and has a good understanding of electrical systems. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing mechanical plant and associated equipment to ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements. Duties Include * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant room equipment. * Diagnosing faults and carrying out reactive repairs. * Servicing pumps, booster sets, pressurisation units, expansion vessels and circulation systems. * Maintenance of pipework, valves, strainers, heat exchangers and associated mechanical plant. * Inspecting and maintaining heating, hot water and HVAC systems. * Carrying out minor electrical fault-finding and replacing components where appropriate. * Completing service reports and maintenance documentation using handheld devices. * Identifying remedial works and reporting recommendations. * Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health & safety legislation and company procedures. * Delivering a high standard of customer service on occupied residential and commercial sites. About You You'll be an experienced maintenance engineer with a strong mechanical background and the ability to carry out basic electrical maintenance where required. Essential * NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing & Heating, Building Services or a related discipline. * Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. * Strong knowledge of mechanical plant room equipment. * Experience maintaining pumps, motors, valves, pipework, calorifiers, expansion vessels and pressurisation units. * Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills. * Understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM). * Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable * Experience within residential building services or facilities maintenance. * Unvented Hot Water Certificate. * Commercial Gas qualifications (advantageous but not essential). What's on Offer * Company van and fuel card. * Overtime opportunities. * Company pension. * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. * Uniform, tools and PPE provided. * Ongoing training and career development. * Secure, long-term opportunity with a growing and reputable business. Apply Now If you're a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a mechanical bias looking for your next challenge with a forward-thinking building services contractor, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for consideration