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Site Services Engineer (Mechanical)

Location

Fulwell, Tyne and Wear, North East, England

Salary

To be discussed

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

6 May 2026

Experienced Site Services Engineer required to join a world-leading mass manufacturing plant.

 

Core Role and Responsibilities :

Working as part of the Site Services Engineering team, the Mechanical Engineer’s core duties shall include: 

  • Responsibility for primary building services including compressed air, chilled water and DI water plant, gas-fired steam boiler and LTHW plant, clean/dry room dehumidification and general HVAC plant, LEV and VOC extract systems, fire detection and suppression systems. 
  • Management of incoming utilities including water, natural gas and site drainage. 
  • Day to day upkeep and management of site mechanical services including development and implementation of full lifecycle preventative maintenance strategies and schedules 
  • Responsibility for development and implementation of safe working procedures in accordance with recognised industry standards and approved codes of practice including FMEA and Risk assessment  
  • Co-ordination, control and safe management of external contractors including contractor management  
  • Management of major breakdown incidents, restoration and corrective maintenance 
  • Preparation and control of annual Capex and Opex budgets 

 

Additional Responsibilities :

In addition, the Mechanical Engineer may also be involved in new plant development activity including :  

  • Preparation of mechanical services design specifications 
  • Implementation and ongoing management of Building and Energy Management Systems  
  • Project management and co-ordination including project budget preparation and cashflow management 

 

Essential Qualifications and Experience : 

  • Bachelor’s Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Site / Building Services  
  • Demonstrable experience in a relevant site services or mechanical engineering role 
  • Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements 
  • Strong PC skills including MS applications, MS Project and AutoCad / Revit or similar applications 
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical and presentation skills 

 

Desirable (but not essential) requirements :  

  • Knowledge and experience of ATEX, HAZOP, COMAH, LOLER, EPR, Legionella Management 
  • Experience of Fire Protection and Suppression systems 
  • Clean / Dry Room Production environment experience 
  • UK Driving licence holder 

  

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Jennifer Morgan

Jennifer Morgan

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