Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Arcus FM • Southampton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Arcus FM is recruiting a Resident M&E Engineer for a rolling three-month fixed-term contract at a client facility in Southampton. The role is based on-site and is technically varied and customer-facing. The engineer will be the client’s first point of contact on-site, delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general building services support. The engineer will work independently with support from a wider team to help maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant facility.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, on a rotating pattern of five days on and two days off. The role includes an on-call rota of one week in every four.

Requirements

• 18th Edition qualification or HVAC experience.
• Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Health and Safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering PPM.
• F-Gas qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Basic plumbing and building fabric maintenance experience.
• 2391 Testing & Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Carry out reactive repairs and general building services support.
• Perform emergency lighting work and lamp changes.
• Carry out electrical and fire alarm testing.
• Find faults and complete mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Complete minor plumbing and building fabric maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide excellent service to clients and act as their first point of contact on-site.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £41,499 per annum, depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Annual bonus of up to 4%, subject to performance.
• Matched pension contributions of 5–6%.
• Life assurance.
• Access to an industry-leading training academy.
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs.
• Career progression opportunities across nationwide operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed