Job Title:  Multi‑Skilled Facilities Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Package:   Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:     SF19585

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow – we’re creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives.

Join us as a Multi‑Skilled Facilities Engineer within our Building Services team. This role is based at our MoD Rosneath site, with responsibility for supporting seven nearby QinetiQ locations, all within a close distance of each other. You will have access to a company vehicle for site-to-site travel, as well as overtime opportunities.

The Role

As a Multi‑Skilled Facilities Engineer (Mechanical Bias), you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of facilities, mechanical plant and building systems across Rosneath and surrounding local sites. Your work enables the continued delivery of critical programmes that support the UK’s national interest.

You will carry out pre-planned maintenance, corrective repairs and reactive work across a variety of building systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver planned, preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance, including pre‑planned maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across plant, equipment, and building infrastructure
• Act as the Authorised Person (AP) for Mechanical systems, Petroleum systems, and LV (Low Voltage), in line with JSPs and fuel/petroleum regulations
• Maintain site services and critical infrastructure, providing specialist mechanical support and breaking down complex tasks to deliver against maintenance schedules
• Undertake compliance and readiness activities including emergency lighting checks, Legionella (L8) checks, and general readiness inspections
• Carry out electrical support works where required, including changing light fittings, RCD replacements and annual testing, and minor electrical works
• Support and work with generator systems, and participate in the on‑call rota (1‑in‑3) to ensure continuous site operation

Essential Experience of the Multi‑Skilled Facilities Engineer:

• Strong mechanical bias within facilities services, ideally within a multi‑skilled maintenance environment
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical, building services, or maintenance discipline - Relevant, proven multi‑skilled experience with a mechanical bias will also be considered in place of formal qualifications
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical plant, HVAC, plumbing, and general facilities maintenance
• Background working within FM, estates, or multi‑site maintenance environments
  

Essential Qualifications of the Multi‑Skilled Facilities Engineer:

• Engineering/Technical qualification (Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline)
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Full clean driving licence (required for multi-site coverage)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week, based at MoD Rosneath.  Company vehicle provided for travel across the seven nearby sites.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)