_{29th October, 2026}

Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Mobile - covering 6 care home facilities across North & East London and Essex
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 + Package
Call-Out: 1 in 6
 
About the Company
 
A well-established facilities maintenance provider, renowned for delivering high-quality services across prestigious contracts, is currently recruiting for a Mobile Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong facilities maintenance background to take responsibility for the mechanical services across 6 care home facilities throughout North & East London and Essex, while leading and supporting a team of 8 engineers.
 
Requirements

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related mechanical discipline, such as Plumbing or HVAC.
• Proven experience in a similar Lead Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Supervisor or Facilities Maintenance role.
• Strong facilities maintenance and building services background.
• Good knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing and leading engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable working as a mobile engineer across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day mechanical maintenance across 6 care home facilities in North & East London and Essex.
• Manage, lead and support a team of 8 engineers, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, heating and chilled water systems, ventilation systems and associated plant.
• Carry out routine inspections, fault finding and basic repairs to mechanical equipment.
• Manage and support contractors and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.
• Complete PPM tasks in line with planned maintenance schedules and contract requirements.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues and minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet required KPIs, SLAs and contract standards.
• Manage RAMS and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections and maintenance audits.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers across the sites.
• Liaise directly with clients and site teams, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Ensure maintenance records, job sheets and reports are kept up to date.

Package

• £50,000 - £52,000 salary + package
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
• 1 in 6 call-out rota
• £125 standby payment
• Overtime available
• Minimum 4 hours paid when called out
• Company van provided
• Mobile role covering 6 care home facilities across North & East London and Essex
• Leadership responsibility for a team of 8 engineers
• Excellent opportunity for career progression
• Opportunity to work for a well-established and reputable facilities maintenance provider

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