Facilities Mechanical Engineer - Renfrew
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 1251 (Property, housing and estate managers, Facilities management duties managing contractors and compliance), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1251 Property, housing and estate managers Also possible | £33,400 | £42,600 | £42,600 | £42,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical building services. The role delivers planned preventative and reactive maintenance, manages specialist contractors, supports statutory compliance and projects, and contributes to continuous improvement and asset performance.
Key Deliverables
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and coordinate reactive maintenance.
- Maintain mechanical and electrical services including HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, fire systems, water services, drainage, BMS, generators, UPS, access control and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor asset performance, investigate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Manage specialist contractors, permits to work and service delivery against agreed standards.
- Ensure statutory inspections, certification and maintenance records remain compliant.
- Support refurbishment and minor works projects, commissioning and handover.
- Maintain CMMS records, asset registers and engineering documentation.
- Promote health, safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
- Professional engineering membership and IOSH/NEBOSH are desirable.
- 3-5 years' experience in facilities management or building services.
- Experience managing contractors, CMMS systems and planned/reactive maintenance.
- Building services engineering, HVAC, electrical distribution, BMS, fire systems, water systems, emergency lighting, generators, UPS, pumps and mechanical plant.
- Engineering drawings, statutory compliance and Microsoft Office.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
Similar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.