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Mechanical Engineer

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Posting date: 05 February 2026
Salary: £23.99 to £24.99 per hour
Additional salary information: (45,000 if go perm)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AA
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Contract
Job reference: PR-1487069_1770301554

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Summary

Mechanical Engineer (3-Month Contract to Permanent)

Location: Saffron Walden

Shift: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Status: Immediate Start (Temp-to-Perm)

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join a high-profile site in Saffron Walden. This role begins as a 3-month contract, offering a fantastic opportunity to prove your expertise with a clear view to transitioning into a permanent position.

You will be joining a leading facilities management provider known for maintaining world-class standards across data centers and prestigious commercial facilities.

The Role

Your primary focus will be ensuring all environmental conditions and critical building systems are maintained to the highest standards. You will handle both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive/breakdown works across various mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance & Fault Finding: Execute PPM tasks and reactive repairs on HVAC, Hot & Cold-Water Systems, and Generators.

  • System Diagnostics: Utilise graphical information and alarm data to identify and remedy plant faults swiftly.

  • Safety & Compliance: Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS) and operate under a Permit to Work system.

  • Sub-contractor Management: Supervise and monitor external specialists while they are on-site.

  • Reporting: Maintain accurate records via a Computer Based Maintenance system (e.g., Maximo) and ensure all paperwork is submitted promptly.

  • General Upkeep: Ensure plant rooms are kept clean, tidy, and secure, while maintaining a professional image at all times.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in commercial or critical environments.

  • Qualifications: Formally trained in a mechanical engineering discipline (HVAC/Plumbing) to City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent).

  • Technical Skills: Proven knowledge of HVAC and water systems is essential. Basic electrical knowledge is highly desirable.

  • Professionalism: A customer-centric approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.

  • Compliance: A strong commitment to Health & Safety and the ability to work within strict KPI/SLA frameworks.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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