Multiskilled Engineer (HVAC/Mech Bias)
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | IP28 8NF |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 88227 |
Summary
Job Title: Multiskilled Engineer (Mechanical/HVAC Bias)Location: MITIE Defence UK, Technical Services, Building 680, Royal Air Force Mildenhall IP28 8NFCompany: MitieContract Type: Full-Time Permanent ContractHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Holidays: 25 days a year plus UK bank holidaysReporting to: Technical Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Multiskilled Engineer with a Mechanical or HVAC bias to join our team and provide high-level building maintenance support for our clients. As part of a dedicated team of technical support staff, you will ensure that services meet contractual obligations while complying with relevant regulations and legislation. Your role will focus on maintaining and optimizing Mechanical and HVAC systems, carrying out both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
-Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance across all Mechanical and HVAC systems, including but not limited to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and water systems
-Diagnose faults and carry out repairs within agreed response times, ensuring all work is documented accurately.
-Conduct routine checks and repairs on mechanical installations such as ventilation systems, fan motors, belts, filters, and heating/cooling systems.
-Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation and company policies (including fire regulations, COSHH, PPE, and safe working practices).
-Maintain and repair installations such as ventilation systems (AHU, intake/extract), heating and cooling systems (thermal wheels, FCUs), and water system assets.
-Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure a proactive approach to maintenance and service delivery.
-Comply with risk management procedures and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
-Ensure that all equipment, plant rooms, and services are kept clean, safe, and secure.
-Prioritise your workload effectively while assisting other engineers and staff as required.
-Attend to emergency repairs and ensure all reactive calls are closed within the agreed response times.
-Liaise with clients to address concerns and ensure high standards of customer service are maintained.
-Ensure that all assets are maintained in accordance with O&M manuals and contractual obligations.
-Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with industry standards and technologies.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
-Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., C&G Level 3 or Level 5, NVQ, BTEC).
-Multi-skilled engineering experience with a strong focus on HVAC systems.
-Comprehensive knowledge of building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilation, refrigeration, environmental systems, electrical power and distribution, and public health.
-Strong practical experience with building services, including Fan Motors, Belts and Filters, Fan Coil Units (FCUs), AHUs, and other HVAC equipment.
-Knowledge of Health & Safety, Permit to Work procedures, and safe systems of working.
-Good understanding of current building statutory compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
-Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
-Ability to work proactively and independently with a strong focus on quality service delivery.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
-Unvented qualification and experience with hot water/heating systems or experience with chillers, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
-HVAC certification (e.g., C&G 2079 F Gas or equivalent) and/or gas qualifications.
-IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
-C&G 2391/2 18th Edition IEE regulations.
Personal Attributes:
-Strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
-Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
-A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
-Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of work.
Additional Information:
-Manual handling, working at heights, and working in confined spaces may be required.
-This role requires strict adherence to Mitie's safety and security policies and may include working in sensitive environments.
-No call outs required — this role operates on a fixed Monday-Friday schedule with no shift work.
-Uniform and all necessary tools are fully supplied by Mitie.
Benefits:
-Competitive salary and benefits package.
-25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays.
-20 days of sickness per year.
-Career development and training opportunities within Mitie's leading facilities management services.
Additional Information
MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.
Proof of right to work in UK essential.
About the company
Mitie is a business of 77,500 colleagues making us the UK's leading facilities management company. Mitie's vision is to work together to deliver the exceptional, every day. It is a commitment we make to our customers day in, day out. We are built on integrity and trust. We always go the extra mile to get the job done.
We champion diversity and inclusion and have six employee networks offering supportive spaces for military veterans, parents and carers, LGBTQ+, women, disabled colleagues, and for all races and ethnicities. Mitie has a comprehensive and practical approach to achieving net zero carbon. A wide variety of benefits are available to employees, including additional leave purchase, Give as You Earn, Salary Finance, Save as You Earn, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle to Work, purchase of private medical cover, life cover, technical equipment, childcare vouchers, and more. A reward and recognition scheme are in place and a wide variety of high street discounts are available to claim. There are career pathway opportunities, such as workplace apprenticeships and leadership development programmes, and an offer is made to ‘give back' to the community during paid time. Please ask more about these benefits at interview.
Holidays: 25 days a year plus UK bank holidaysReporting to: Technical Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Multiskilled Engineer with a Mechanical or HVAC bias to join our team and provide high-level building maintenance support for our clients. As part of a dedicated team of technical support staff, you will ensure that services meet contractual obligations while complying with relevant regulations and legislation. Your role will focus on maintaining and optimizing Mechanical and HVAC systems, carrying out both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
-Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance across all Mechanical and HVAC systems, including but not limited to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and water systems
-Diagnose faults and carry out repairs within agreed response times, ensuring all work is documented accurately.
-Conduct routine checks and repairs on mechanical installations such as ventilation systems, fan motors, belts, filters, and heating/cooling systems.
-Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation and company policies (including fire regulations, COSHH, PPE, and safe working practices).
-Maintain and repair installations such as ventilation systems (AHU, intake/extract), heating and cooling systems (thermal wheels, FCUs), and water system assets.
-Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure a proactive approach to maintenance and service delivery.
-Comply with risk management procedures and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
-Ensure that all equipment, plant rooms, and services are kept clean, safe, and secure.
-Prioritise your workload effectively while assisting other engineers and staff as required.
-Attend to emergency repairs and ensure all reactive calls are closed within the agreed response times.
-Liaise with clients to address concerns and ensure high standards of customer service are maintained.
-Ensure that all assets are maintained in accordance with O&M manuals and contractual obligations.
-Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with industry standards and technologies.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
-Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (e.g., C&G Level 3 or Level 5, NVQ, BTEC).
-Multi-skilled engineering experience with a strong focus on HVAC systems.
-Comprehensive knowledge of building services disciplines, including heating, hot water, ventilation, refrigeration, environmental systems, electrical power and distribution, and public health.
-Strong practical experience with building services, including Fan Motors, Belts and Filters, Fan Coil Units (FCUs), AHUs, and other HVAC equipment.
-Knowledge of Health & Safety, Permit to Work procedures, and safe systems of working.
-Good understanding of current building statutory compliance and Health & Safety legislation.
-Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.
-Ability to work proactively and independently with a strong focus on quality service delivery.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
-Unvented qualification and experience with hot water/heating systems or experience with chillers, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
-HVAC certification (e.g., C&G 2079 F Gas or equivalent) and/or gas qualifications.
-IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
-C&G 2391/2 18th Edition IEE regulations.
Personal Attributes:
-Strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
-Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
-A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
-Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of work.
Additional Information:
-Manual handling, working at heights, and working in confined spaces may be required.
-This role requires strict adherence to Mitie's safety and security policies and may include working in sensitive environments.
-No call outs required — this role operates on a fixed Monday-Friday schedule with no shift work.
-Uniform and all necessary tools are fully supplied by Mitie.
Benefits:
-Competitive salary and benefits package.
-25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays.
-20 days of sickness per year.
-Career development and training opportunities within Mitie's leading facilities management services.
Additional Information
MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vetting prior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.
Proof of right to work in UK essential.
About the company
Mitie is a business of 77,500 colleagues making us the UK's leading facilities management company. Mitie's vision is to work together to deliver the exceptional, every day. It is a commitment we make to our customers day in, day out. We are built on integrity and trust. We always go the extra mile to get the job done.
We champion diversity and inclusion and have six employee networks offering supportive spaces for military veterans, parents and carers, LGBTQ+, women, disabled colleagues, and for all races and ethnicities. Mitie has a comprehensive and practical approach to achieving net zero carbon. A wide variety of benefits are available to employees, including additional leave purchase, Give as You Earn, Salary Finance, Save as You Earn, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle to Work, purchase of private medical cover, life cover, technical equipment, childcare vouchers, and more. A reward and recognition scheme are in place and a wide variety of high street discounts are available to claim. There are career pathway opportunities, such as workplace apprenticeships and leadership development programmes, and an offer is made to ‘give back' to the community during paid time. Please ask more about these benefits at interview.