Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryEC1A, Charterhouse Square, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 24 September 2026
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Location: Chaterhouse Square, Central London (site-based)
Salary: £52,500
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 4-on-4-off, nights only (19:00-07:00)
About the Role
We're recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the in-house engineering team at a leading London university. Based at their Charterhouse Square campus, you'll help keep a range of academic and research buildings running smoothly overnight.
This is a mechanically biased role covering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across a variety of building services systems and plant, including HVAC, heating and water services. The 4-on-4-off nights pattern gives you plenty of time off, alongside the security of a permanent role with a well-established organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across the campus buildings
* Maintaining and fault-finding on HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs and extract ventilation
* Looking after heating and chilled water systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps and pressurisation units
* Carrying out water hygiene tasks on domestic hot and cold water systems, such as temperature monitoring and flushing
* Maintaining laboratory ventilation such as fume cupboards
* Monitoring plant via the BMS, responding to alarms overnight and completing maintenance records accurately
Requirements
* Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, e.g. HVAC or plumbing (essential)
* Building services or facilities maintenance experience, with BMS knowledge (desirable)
* Comfortable working independently on a nights rota
What's on Offer
* £52,500 basic salary
* 56 days holiday (30 days plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
* An excellent pension scheme
* 4-on-4-off rota, 19:00 to 07:00, for a strong work-life balance
* Permanent role with a stable, respected employer
If you're a mechanically biased maintenance engineer looking for a long-term night-shift role with excellent benefits, apply today for more information
Location: Chaterhouse Square, Central London (site-based)
Salary: £52,500
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 4-on-4-off, nights only (19:00-07:00)
About the Role
We're recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the in-house engineering team at a leading London university. Based at their Charterhouse Square campus, you'll help keep a range of academic and research buildings running smoothly overnight.
This is a mechanically biased role covering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across a variety of building services systems and plant, including HVAC, heating and water services. The 4-on-4-off nights pattern gives you plenty of time off, alongside the security of a permanent role with a well-established organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across the campus buildings
* Maintaining and fault-finding on HVAC systems, including AHUs, FCUs and extract ventilation
* Looking after heating and chilled water systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps and pressurisation units
* Carrying out water hygiene tasks on domestic hot and cold water systems, such as temperature monitoring and flushing
* Maintaining laboratory ventilation such as fume cupboards
* Monitoring plant via the BMS, responding to alarms overnight and completing maintenance records accurately
Requirements
* Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, e.g. HVAC or plumbing (essential)
* Building services or facilities maintenance experience, with BMS knowledge (desirable)
* Comfortable working independently on a nights rota
What's on Offer
* £52,500 basic salary
* 56 days holiday (30 days plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
* An excellent pension scheme
* 4-on-4-off rota, 19:00 to 07:00, for a strong work-life balance
* Permanent role with a stable, respected employer
If you're a mechanically biased maintenance engineer looking for a long-term night-shift role with excellent benefits, apply today for more information