Mechanical Engineer - Reed : Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
• Salary: Up to £48,500pa 

Reed Engineering are working with an amazing company who require someone to join them as a Maintenance Engineer, where you will be responsible for a variety of mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of their facilities. This role is ideal for a multi-skilled professional with experience in both electrical and mechanical engineering, who is ready to handle on-call duties and contribute to their continuous improvement initiatives.

• On-call responsibilities (1 in 6), including weekend and bank holiday site visits for boiler maintenance and plant room checks.
• Work hours are staggered; one week from 07:30 to 16:00 and the next from 09:30 to 18:00.
• Cover for absences due to holidays and sickness as required.
• Conduct routine planned preventative maintenance, as well as reactive and corrective tasks.
• Utilize BMS for maintenance, addressing breakdowns, and responding to alarm conditions.
• Investigate mechanical/electrical faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective remedies.
• Support small project works and share knowledge based on experience and competencies.
• Ensure documentation is completed on time and properly filed.
• Assist with contractor site inductions and propose ideas for continuous improvement.
• Manage stock items for routine maintenance and support business groups in reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.

• Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BS7671 & C&G 2391 for electrical; full-term apprenticeship for mechanical).
• Proficient in using computer systems including MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and CAFM systems like Maximo.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Experience with domestic and low temperature hot water systems, motor controls, relay logic, AHU’s, FCU’s and chilled water systems.
• Familiarity with safe systems of work and the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Experience with CMMS and BMS systems is essential.

• Holiday: 24 days, increasing with service.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Based on individual and company performance - up to a maximum of 10%.
• Pension: Up to 5% Employee, 10% Employer (starts at 3% Employee, 6% Employer on day 1).
• Health Insurance: Aviva - employee only (family members through discounted monthly payroll deduction if required).
• Dental Insurance: Denplan - employee only (family members through discounted monthly payroll deduction if required).
• Life Assurance: 4 x Basic salary.
• PHI Cover: Long-term disability/income insurance.
• Professional Subscriptions: Payment of up to two professional subscriptions per annum.

To apply for the Mechanical Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.