Mechanical Lead
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2106002/158609
- Location: London
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £54,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 29 June 2026
About the role
Mechanical Lead
NBCUniversal, 1 St Giles High St, London WC2H 8NU
Package Description
- Salary: £54,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday plus rota Saturday and call out 7am - 6pm and 1pm - 10pm
- 6% annual bonus
- £1,800 standby/call-out allowance
- Sodexo rewards and employee benefits
- Increased holiday allowance with service
- Uniform provided
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a global facilities management organisation
Job Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to join our Technical Services team at NBCUniversal's prestigious Central London headquarters. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will act as the site lead for mechanical building services, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of critical HVAC and mechanical systems across the estate.
What You'll Do
- Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services systems
- Managing the day-to-day performance of HVAC plant including AHUs, FCUs, chilled water systems, LTHW systems, pumps, pressurisation units and associated controls
- Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical faults while acting as a technical escalation point for the engineering team
- Leading mechanical statutory inspections and compliance activities, including water hygiene and Legionella monitoring
- Supervising contractors and ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with permits, RAMS and safe systems of work
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
What You'll Bring
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Recognised mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, HVAC or Refrigeration, or proven equivalent experience
- Proven hands-on experience maintaining commercial HVAC plant, including cassette FCUs, AHUs, chilled water systems, LTHW systems, pumps and pressurisation systems
- F-Gas Category I certification
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineers within a commercial maintenance environment
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical building services systems
- Experience working within facilities management, building services or commercial property maintenance
- Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements, SFG20 maintenance standards and health & safety legislation
- Experience working with permit-to-work systems, isolations and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it's an opportunity to be part of something greater.
In this role you'll benefit from:
- Working within a prestigious, high-profile client environment
- Leading mechanical engineering delivery on a flagship contract
- Opportunities to develop leadership and technical expertise
- Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the performance and reliability of a world-class workplace
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today and join Sodexo in delivering exceptional service and engineering excellence at NBCUniversal.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
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Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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