Job Title: Assistant Mechanical Engineer / Plumbing Improver (Temp to Perm)
Location: Richmond (Primary Site) - with occasional travel to Weybridge
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
initially paid through Umbrella on 18 - 19 per hour starting salary will be around 28k - 32k
About the Role
We are recruiting for an Assistant Mechanical Engineer / Plumbing Improver to join a growing team on a newly mobilised site in Richmond. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in plant rooms, hard services FM, or a commercial maintenance environment who is looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career.
This is a temp-to-perm position with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering structured training, mentoring, and upskilling alongside experienced engineers.
You will be primarily based in Richmond, with occasional travel to a nearby site in Weybridge.
Key Responsibilities
- Support qualified engineers with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
- Assist with maintenance and basic repairs on mechanical and plumbing systems
- Work within plant rooms and on-site building services equipment
- Help ensure all tasks are completed in line with SFG-20 standards and SLAs
- Carry out basic fault finding and report issues to senior engineers
- Assist with L8 tasks and general compliance works (training provided where needed)
- Complete job reports accurately using CAFM systems or paperwork
- Support with minor installations and general maintenance tasks
- Maintain tools, equipment, and safe working environments
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Follow all company health & safety policies and procedures
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience working in a plant room, building services, or hard FM environment
- Basic understanding of mechanical or plumbing systems
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work as part of a team and take direction from senior engineers
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills (for reports and job logging systems)
Desirable:
- Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
- Any plumbing or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds - even part-completed)
- Experience working on commercial sites (e.g., offices, healthcare, etc.)
- Knowledge of PPMs or compliance tasks
- Previous experience assisting engineers or working as an improver
Training & Development
- Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced engineers
- Exposure to a wide range of mechanical and plumbing systems
- Opportunity to gain qualifications and progress within the business
- Clear pathway to a fully qualified engineer role
Personal Attributes
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Keen to develop technical skills and progress
- Strong work ethic with a "can do" attitude
- Good problem-solving mindset
- Takes pride in their work
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
What's on Offer
- Temp to perm opportunity with excellent long-term prospects
- Competitive hourly rate / salary (dependent on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive team on a growing and newly awarded contract