Full job descriptionMechanical Maintenance Technician
Temporary to Permanent Position
London
£29.45 per hour (Umbrella/CIS) | £43,000 - £47,000
Full-Time
A prestigious and well-established Higher Education organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanical professional looking for long-term career stability within a complex and technically demanding building services environment.
The role is looking for a mechanically biased engineer with strong hands-on experience in the overhaul and maintenance of rotating equipment, particularly pumps and motors. Key responsibilities include replacing mechanical seals and bearings, carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and helping to improve equipment reliability across the estate.
Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, ensuring critical mechanical infrastructure remains safe, compliant and fully operational.


Key Responsibilities
*Carrying out pump repairs, fault-finding, and helping to improve equipment reliability across the estate.
*Replacing mechanical seals and bearings.
*Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, equipment and associated systems.
*Diagnose faults, undertake repairs and identify solutions to minimise downtime and service disruption.
*Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of building services infrastructure.
*Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
*Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
*Assist with the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
*Support project works, asset replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
*Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all work activities.
*Provide technical support and advice to colleagues, contractors and building users.
*Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure plant reliability across the estate.
Essential Requirements
*Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
*Proven experience maintaining and repairing mechanical building services systems.
*Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
*Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
*Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
*Strong communication and customer service skills.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.
Technical Experience
Candidates should have experience with a range of mechanical building services systems, including:
*Pumps, expansion vessels and pressure systems.
*Hot water calorifiers and plate heat exchangers.
*Steam systems and gas-fired boilers.
*Ventilation and air handling systems.
*Heating, cooling and fresh air systems.
*Chillers, DX and VRF cooling systems.
*Domestic hot and cold water systems.
*Public health engineering systems including L8 compliance.
*Compressed air systems.
*Fume cupboards and laboratory ventilation systems.
*Ground and air source heat pumps.
*District heating systems.
*CHP plant and renewable energy technologies.
*Control systems including actuators and sensors.
*Sprinkler and fire protection systems.
*General mechanical plant and equipment within commercial or complex estates.
If you are a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge with genuine permanent prospects and the opportunity to work across a diverse and technically interesting estate, we would be keen to hear from you.