Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Site Services Mechanical Engineer
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Site Services Mechanical Engineer
Site Services Mechanical Engineer – Poole, Dorset
Location: Poole, Dorset Salary: £46,000 Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
An experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in steam systems, pipework, or building services—but passionate about hands-on maintenance work and seeking a long-term, stable role with ongoing investment?
About the Role
We’re working with a leading UK manufacturer in Poole to recruit a Site Services Mechanical Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
This is a days-based role that offers the chance to become a key part of the site’s utilities and infrastructure function, supporting critical systems including steam, heat exchangers, pipework, water systems, and fabrication work.
Responsibilities
As a Site Services Mechanical Engineer, your role will focus on maintaining and enhancing building services equipment while contributing to wider engineering activities. Key duties include:
- Maintenance & Upkeep
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across steam, water, and building services systems.
- Maintain boilers, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated pipework.
- Undertake fabrication and general mechanical maintenance activities across the site.
- Assist with legionella control activities and coordinate external contractors where required.
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- Technical & Compliance
- Record maintenance activities and permit-to-work documentation via the CMMS system.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support site upgrade projects.
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical contractors to ensure safety and efficiency.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have:
- An engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Previous experience in manufacturing, facilities, utilities, or building services.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
- Benefits if you have:
- Experience with steam systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, or pipework.
- A BOAS (Boiler Osman & Shifting Apparatus) qualification—training may be available.
- Welding or fabrication experience (advantageous).
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
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What You’ll Get
Alongside a competitive £46,000 salary, this role offers:
- Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours.
- Key benefits & perks:
- Electric vehicle lease, Cycle to Work, and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes.
- Discounts with online and high-street retailers.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Company mentoring scheme.
- Free products and employee rewards.
- A stable, growing team with real career progression opportunities.
Why Apply?
If you thrive in a fast-paced, mechanically focused role in a progressive food manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a team where long-term stability, skill growth, and work-life balance are a priority.
Apply now – submit your CV (and optional cover letter) outlining your suitability for the role.
Note: Due to high application volumes, we regret we cannot individually contact all candidates. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, you have not been shortlisted. Visit our site for further opportunities.
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