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Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Manchester, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Oct 2026
💰 £41,000/yr(£40,000/yr – £41,000/yr)

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Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Manchester City Centre -  Facilities Management - Static

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading global facilities management provider, supporting a critical site in Manchester City Centre.

This role is ideal for a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take the technical lead on site, combining hands-on engineering with day-to-day leadership, compliance oversight and client interaction within a highly regulated healthcare environment.

Package:

Salary up to £41,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
24 days annual leave & bank holidays
Overtime opportunities if desired
Generous workplace pension scheme
Ongoing training, development & progression opportunitiesResponsibilities:

Act as the Lead Mechanical Engineer on site, setting standards and providing technical direction to the engineering team
Carry out and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical works
Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems including HVAC, pumps, plumbing, pipework and plant equipment
Provide hands-on support for complex or critical mechanical faults
Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory and healthcare regulations
Act as a key point of contact for the client, providing updates, reports and technical guidance
Manage service documentation, permits to work, risk assessments and CMMS records
Coordinate subcontractors and specialist service providers when requiredRequirements:

City & Guilds Level 3/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (essential)
Minimum 3 years’ experience within building services or facilities maintenance
Strong working knowledge of commercial mechanical systems (AHUs, FCUs, pumps, valves, boilers, etc.)
Experience working within a commercial FM environment
Confident communicator with the ability to lead by example on site
Solid understanding of H&S legislation and compliance standardsIf you are interested, please get in contact with Tom Meachin of CBW Staffing Solutions for more information

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