Job Description

Location: Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre

Contract Type: Full-Time



Standby Rota 1 week in 4: 175 when on call

40-hour week



We're looking for a motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to undertake facilities management services across our site. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape service excellence, drive operational performance, and make a real difference every day.

What You'll Be Doing

We are seeking a dedicated professional to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. The successful candidate will ensure that standards are maintained and will liaise with other Mitie engineers and subcontractors. A proactive approach to client liaison is essential, ensuring that concerns are addressed or relayed to management as necessary.

The role requires compliance with and enforcement of existing business risk management procedures for maintenance and project works. You will need to understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer with:

Substantial practical experience with a comprehensive knowledge of all building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilating, refrigeration, environmental.

The candidate should be a team worker with flexibility within the contracted hours, a strong team player with a 'can do' attitude and possess an intuitive and proactive nature. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a commitment to maintaining high standards, we encourage you to apply.

Ensure all documentation is completed correctly for all tasks and reactive tasks are reported and recorded on to the CAFM system

Participation in standby rota for emergency calls, outside normal working hours

Key Skills & Behaviours

Customer-focused with a "can-do" attitude and eye for detail. Able to prioritise under pressure and solve problems pragmatically.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate should possess one of the following certificates: Apprenticeship or equivalent IOSH or equivalent C&G/BTEC Mechanical Building Services Engineering Parts 1, 2, and 3, or NVQ Level 3 C&G 2079 F Gas or equivalent, HVAC or gas equivalent Good IT skills with the ability to produce reports from multiple sources/systems.

As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch.

Specific Requirements

Please note that all offers of employment are subject to security clearance and enhanced background checks: You must be a British Citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or have an ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) from a Commonwealth country. Bankruptcy history, CCJs, social media activity and criminal convictions will be checked as part of the vetting process. You must have lived in the UK for the past three years with no significant footprint outside of the UK other than for normal holidays.

Benefits:

We value our people and offer a competitive salary and benefits package to support your lifestyle:


Life insurance. 33 Days annual leave Company Pension Continued personal development with full support given to enhance your career. Free Mitie shares. Access to virtual GP 24/7 for yourself and your family. MiDeals discount schemes with over 3000 offers available from your favourite retailers, leisure, and utilities companies. Additional benefits available to purchase, including extra holidays, private medical cover and home technology.

Existing Mitie colleagues

Please ensure that you discuss your application with your current line manager before formally applying. Please note that internal job moves are subject to the standard terms for the post being advertised. Enhanced terms cannot be honoured.

You must be eligible for CTC clearance.

You must hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a share code. Additionally, you must have lived and worked in the UK for at least 3 years, without any extended trips overseas. Applicants must have no criminal convictions and must not be subject to any ongoing police investigations.