Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Molesworth (with travel to Alconbury as needed)

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our client’s team. This role is primarily based at RAF Molesworth, with occasional travel to Alconbury. You will be responsible for maintaining HVAC systems, water and heating systems, and medium-temperature oil boilers, working both independently and as part of a team. The position involves a mix of planned maintenance and reactive repairs, ensuring mission-critical assets are kept operational. If you have experience in HVAC and oil-fired appliances, this is a fantastic opportunity offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform independent installations, inspections, and maintenance on HVAC systems, water systems, and medium- to high-temperature oil boilers.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, including conducting fault tests, strip-downs, and necessary cleaning.
• Handle emergency repairs and participate in an on-call rota for mission-critical systems outside of core hours.
• Use a PDA and Maximo to schedule and complete maintenance tasks across multiple facilities.
• Ensure all tasks are completed on time and comply with relevant legislation and site requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all maintenance and repair activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• City & Guilds Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 2 (Mechanical) or City & Guilds Level 3 (Mechanical) with unvented qualification.
• BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme) certification.
• Experience with HVAC systems, mechanical ventilation, and water hygiene (Legionella awareness).
• OFTAC qualification for servicing high-temperature oil boilers.
• Experience with oil-fired appliances over 45kW and pressure systems.
• Strong independent working and time management skills.
• Ability to pass SC Clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience in MOD or construction/property maintenance environments.
• Familiarity with Maximo for task scheduling and reporting.

Benefits:

• Company-provided work van (personal use allowed).
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus volunteer leave.
• One paid professional subscription.
• Life assurance policy.
• Employee discount and reward schemes.

Other Benefits:

• £150.00 per week for stand-by duty.
• £35.00 per callout (up to 2 hours).
• Overtime paid door-to-door (1.5x rate for Sundays) for emergency work exceeding 2 hours.

Additional Information:

• Must live within one hour of RAF Molesworth.
• Occasional travel to RAF Alconbury.
• Participation in the on-call rota for emergency callouts outside normal working hours.

If you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience managing HVAC and boiler systems, and are looking for a role that allows you to work independently, we encourage you to apply!