Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (HVAC)

 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (HVAC / Building Services)
📍 Salisbury, Wiltshire
🕒 Full-Time Contract | Monday–Friday | 08:00–16:30
An opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support the delivery of building services maintenance within a secure and technically demanding site environment in Salisbury.
This role would suit a hands-on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance experience across commercial or industrial facilities, particularly within HVAC and plumbing systems. The successful candidate will join an on-site maintenance team responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the facility.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day mechanical building services maintenance across site facilities
• Perform reactive plumbing repairs including toilets, taps, pipework, and general water systems
• Support maintenance and fault-finding activities on HVAC and mechanical plant equipment
• Assist with AHU (Air Handling Unit) servicing and maintenance
• Conduct basic pipe repairs and support wider mechanical maintenance tasks
• Respond to reactive breakdowns and ensure issues are resolved efficiently
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with site procedures
• Work closely with the wider facilities and engineering team to ensure minimal disruption to operations

 
Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within mechanical maintenance or building services engineering
• Strong practical experience with plumbing maintenance and reactive repairs
• Previous experience within commercial, industrial, or facilities maintenance environments
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and associated mechanical plant
• Experience with AHUs, steam systems, or pipefitting would be highly advantageous
• Comfortable carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance duties
• Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

 
Additional Information

• Full-time onsite role based in Salisbury
• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30
• Initial contract duration with strong likelihood of long-term extension
• Due to site requirements, candidates must be eligible to pass security clearance and ideally already hold a clear DBS check
• Consistency on site is important, therefore reliability and long-term availability are highly valued

 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable maintenance environment where your practical engineering experience and reliability will be highly valued.
 


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