Mechanical Engineer - Cambridge
CV-LibraryCambridge, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 24 June 2026
Apply Now️ 🚨 We’re Hiring: Shift Mechanical Engineer 🚨 ⚙️🔧
📍 Cambridge
💷 £50,000 + Benefits
🏢 Leading UK Facilities Management Provider | 💊 Pharmaceutical Environment | ⚙️ Critical Building Services
⏰ Full-Time | Permanent | Continental Shift Pattern
📅 Shift Pattern:
✅ 2 Days On / 2 Days Off
✅ 3 Days On / 3 Days Off
🔄 Rotating shift pattern offering an excellent work-life balance
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading UK Facilities Management provider, supporting a prestigious Pharmaceutical contract in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly regulated, critical environment where reliability, compliance, and operational excellence are essential to site performance.
🔧 What you’ll be doing:
🛠️ Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services systems
🌬️ Maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, pressurised systems, and associated mechanical plant
🔍 Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective root cause analysis to minimise downtime
⚙️ Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical mechanical infrastructure
📋 Completing maintenance records, compliance documentation, and reports accurately
🦺 Working in line with GMP standards, health & safety regulations, and site procedures
📈 Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and energy efficiency
🤝 Working closely with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and the wider engineering team to maintain service excellence
📊 Supporting contractual KPIs and service delivery standards
✅ Maintaining high standards of workmanship, professionalism, and customer service at all times
👷♂️ What we’re looking for:
🔹 Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
🔹 Experience within Facilities Management, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or other regulated environments
🔹 Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, pressurised systems, and mechanical building services
🔹 Proven experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance
🔹 Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
🔹 Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
🔹 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, critical environment
🔹 Good communication and stakeholder management skills
🔹 Proactive and customer-focused approach to service delivery
⭐ Desirable:
✅ Experience working within GMP-controlled environments
✅ Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements
✅ Experience using CAFM systems
✅ IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
✅ Experience supporting energy efficiency and continuous improvement projects
✅ Experience working on critical infrastructure and business-critical systems
💼 What’s on offer:
💷 £50,000 salary
💊 Opportunity to work on a high-profile Pharmaceutical contract
🏢 Permanent position with a leading UK Facilities Management provider
📅 Continental Shift Pattern:
• 2 Days On / 2 Days Off
• 3 Days On / 3 Days Off
📈 Excellent career progression opportunities
🎓 Ongoing training and professional development
⚙️ Exposure to a highly regulated, technically challenging environment
🔒 Stable, long-term contract
🎁 Comprehensive benefits package
🤝 Supportive and professional working environment
🔧 If you're a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking to develop your career within a critical pharmaceutical environment, we'd love to hear from you
📍 Cambridge
💷 £50,000 + Benefits
🏢 Leading UK Facilities Management Provider | 💊 Pharmaceutical Environment | ⚙️ Critical Building Services
⏰ Full-Time | Permanent | Continental Shift Pattern
📅 Shift Pattern:
✅ 2 Days On / 2 Days Off
✅ 3 Days On / 3 Days Off
🔄 Rotating shift pattern offering an excellent work-life balance
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading UK Facilities Management provider, supporting a prestigious Pharmaceutical contract in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly regulated, critical environment where reliability, compliance, and operational excellence are essential to site performance.
🔧 What you’ll be doing:
🛠️ Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services systems
🌬️ Maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, pressurised systems, and associated mechanical plant
🔍 Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective root cause analysis to minimise downtime
⚙️ Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical mechanical infrastructure
📋 Completing maintenance records, compliance documentation, and reports accurately
🦺 Working in line with GMP standards, health & safety regulations, and site procedures
📈 Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and energy efficiency
🤝 Working closely with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and the wider engineering team to maintain service excellence
📊 Supporting contractual KPIs and service delivery standards
✅ Maintaining high standards of workmanship, professionalism, and customer service at all times
👷♂️ What we’re looking for:
🔹 Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
🔹 Experience within Facilities Management, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or other regulated environments
🔹 Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, pressurised systems, and mechanical building services
🔹 Proven experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance
🔹 Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
🔹 Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
🔹 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, critical environment
🔹 Good communication and stakeholder management skills
🔹 Proactive and customer-focused approach to service delivery
⭐ Desirable:
✅ Experience working within GMP-controlled environments
✅ Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements
✅ Experience using CAFM systems
✅ IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
✅ Experience supporting energy efficiency and continuous improvement projects
✅ Experience working on critical infrastructure and business-critical systems
💼 What’s on offer:
💷 £50,000 salary
💊 Opportunity to work on a high-profile Pharmaceutical contract
🏢 Permanent position with a leading UK Facilities Management provider
📅 Continental Shift Pattern:
• 2 Days On / 2 Days Off
• 3 Days On / 3 Days Off
📈 Excellent career progression opportunities
🎓 Ongoing training and professional development
⚙️ Exposure to a highly regulated, technically challenging environment
🔒 Stable, long-term contract
🎁 Comprehensive benefits package
🤝 Supportive and professional working environment
🔧 If you're a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking to develop your career within a critical pharmaceutical environment, we'd love to hear from you