Mechanical Engineer


Company:	ISS Facilities Services
Salary:	£40,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ashtead, KT21 1ET
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Mechanical Engineer

Contract: Government

Location: Ashtead, KT21 1ET

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a prestigious private boarding school estate, set within extensive grounds and diverse learning environments.

This is a site-based position requiring a mechanically biased engineer who can act as a key point of contact for both the client and site stakeholders while delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced facilities or building services professional who can work independently, manage contractors and suppliers, identify opportunities for additional works, and support the continued development of the contract.

The role offers the potential to evolve into a Small Works Manager position with future responsibility for leading an on-site engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake all aspects of mechanical maintenance, repairs and installation works across the site.

Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), testing, breakdown response and reactive repairs within agreed timescales.

Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and recommend suitable spares and materials.

Act as the site point of contact for maintenance activities, providing excellent customer service to the client.

Service and maintain air handling plant, ventilation systems, heating, cooling and associated building services equipment.

Lead and coordinate small works and project activities, obtaining quotations and providing technical advice to the customer.

Manage subcontractors and suppliers on site, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and reviewing completed works.

Complete maintenance records, log sheets and job updates accurately through the helpdesk system.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Background within Facilities Management, Building Services or a similar maintenance environment.

Strong knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.

Experience maintaining building services plant and equipment.

Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Experience overseeing subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Ability to identify, scope and support additional works and project opportunities.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Mechanical qualification preferred; electrically qualified engineers with suitable building services experience will also be considered.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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