32073 - Mechanical Engineer

Environment Agency; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency focused on environmental management is seeking a MEICA Mechanical Engineer in the Thames area. This full-time role involves conducting routine maintenance and managing repairs on essential equipment. Applicants must possess an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and a UK manual driving license. Join a diverse team dedicated to protecting the environment and supporting flood risk management efforts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Able to work alone on-site, making timely engineering decisions.
• Valid UK manual driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and reactive maintenance across the region.
• Attend breakdowns and manage small projects.
• Take on an Incident Response role on a 6-week rotation.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Ability to work in a small team

Effective engineering decision-making

Manual driving license

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Job description

Overview

Want to make a difference and help water conveyance within Thames area’s Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM)? Predominantly working across Thames and parts of Hertfordshire and North London, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) Engineers provide vital, in house, maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from 1940’s pumps and Navigable Locks up to the very latest PLC controlled systems. Playing a very important role in the protection of people, property and the environment.

In Thames we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

The role and responsibilities

As a MEICA Mechanical Engineer your day-to-day role will see you travelling across the region (work vehicle provided) conducting routine maintenance activities, reactive maintenance and attending breakdowns. Additionally carrying out small projects such as gearbox and drive system replacements.

These posts are full-time. The team currently work a 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off.

You will be required to take on an Incident Response role as part of your contract. Typically, this will be on call MEICA on a 6-week rotation.

Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support needed to succeed. You will be provided with a van, all the necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment to enable you to complete your job both safely and to the high standards which we set ourselves.

The team

The Field MEICA team is an integral part of the Local FCRM Operations department, undertaking asset management, maintenance and incident response.

We are a small team of mechanically skilled members.

The team supports both flood risk management and waterways, providing mechanical assistance to the business, making sure our assets are operating, fit for purpose and safe.

Experience/skills required

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Ability to work in a small, dispersed team, potentially the sole engineer on site.
• Able to make informed, effective, engineering decisions and repairs in a timely manner.
• Able to confidently access assemblies or platforms using ladders and stairwells.
• Use supplied Personal Electronic Devices to accurately record maintenance activities, faults and repairs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions in a mix of urban and rural environments.
• A valid UK manual driving license.
• Ability to travel to your base depot within 60 minutes to respond to incidents and meet urgent business needs.

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you had:

• Experience of Hydraulic and mechanical drive systems.
• Nationally recognised Welding qualification.
• Awareness of Electronic Control systems.

You'll have the opportunity to gain further skills and knowledge to complement and enhance your existing capabilities.