Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Sub Division: Defence

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

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Purpose of Role

VINCI Facilities is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Defence estate team in London. This is a key role ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of mechanical systems across a high-security environment. The position offers the opportunity to work within a respected facilities management company on a critical government site.

As a Mechanical Engineer within the Defence estate, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a range of mechanical systems and equipment. You will play a vital part in maintaining operational readiness, ensuring all works meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance with VINCI Facilities' procedures and Defence estate requirements.

Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and plant equipment.

Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs to minimise downtime.

Ensure all tasks comply with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards and site-specific procedures.

Record all maintenance activities accurately and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Work closely with other engineering disciplines and contractors to deliver seamless service.

Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and stakeholders as required.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

Experience: Proven background in a mechanical engineering role, with a strong understanding of building services or facilities maintenance.

Security Vetting: DV (Developed Vetting) clearance is essential due to the sensitive nature of the Defence estate.

Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent recognised certification).

HSEQ Training: Demonstrable commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to work independently or as part of a team.

Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.





In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.




We are VINCI Facilities - experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders - and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.



Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.



Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.




VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.