Mechanical Gas Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Gas Engineer Full-time, PermanentSouth-WestUp to £37,000Our client provide facilities management across MoD sites in South-West England. They urgently require a Mechanical Gas Engineer to join their team to assist with delivering planned and reactive works across the sites.

• Mechanical fitter will be carrying out planned & re-active works on heating, hot water and plumbing services within a commercial environment across the South West
• Buildings include, accommodation, leisure, catering and recreation buildings, workshops stores and production facilities.
• The main tasks will be in relation to planned and unplanned works on Heating plant, ventilation and cold water services, internal inspections of hot water calorifiers and cylinders for Legionella compliance and re-active repairs to the heating plumbinginfrastructure across the estate.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs in line with SLAs in support of KPIs
• Provide information to supervisory and managerial levels to facilitate solutions to problems and provide alternative ideas to aid innovation and reduce end costs.
• Carry out planned and un-planned maintenance in accordance with a scheduled workload in order to maintain site KPIs and remain within the contract SLAs.
• Complete work in a safe, timely, professional and efficient manner.
• To ensure that all works are carried out to both, company and the clients standards, policies and procedures such as the relevant JSPs and to ensure that the expectations of the client and end user are fulfilled.
• Promote a pro-active Safety Culture.
• Ensure all works are completed and updated via Mobile Tablet

Technical Experience & Qualifications:Essential:

• Must have knowledge and experience of industrial heating, ventilation plant and plumbing systems.
• Must have knowledge and experience of LTHW calorifiers and hot water systems.
• Must have a good working knowledge of L8 Legionella compliance works.
• Has served a recognized Mechanical related apprenticeship and can produce evidence of such or has attained City and Guilds or applicable NVQ qualification.
• Three years post qualification experience.
• Up to date knowledge of the latest trade relevant legislation.
• Should have good IT skills and be able to manage work order on a mobile device.
• Must be flexible in their approach and willing to multi skill in other disciplines.
• The ability to multi skill and carry out a variety of maintenance tasks to a high standard, including other Mechanical tasks, plumbing, AHUs etc.
• Competent in the maintenance and repair of systems such as
  • Water Heaters, Boilers and associated pipework & Components
  • Compressors
  • AHUs and Ventilation
  • LEVs and Mobile LEVs
  • Water Softeners

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a MoD environment.
• Experience of working with Ventilation and AHUs
• Gas qualified
• Willingness to support other trades

Skills Profile:

• Must be able to gain and retain MoD Security clearance.
• Must hold full UK driving licence.
• Must have a can do attitude and contribute to the team effort.
• Must be willing to assist with the plumbing workload at times of heavy demand.
• Competent response maintenance engineer who can demonstrate extensive knowledge of JSPs or quickly be able to demonstrate.
• Must be flexible towards working at sites other than that at which they are based, particularly in support of immediate area or be willing to travel to attend training or meetings for example.
• Focused, motivated and enthusiastic.
• Capable of completing all own paperwork in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
• Good decision making and organisational skills