Facilities Mechanical Technician: Critical Building Systems

BD Mexico; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BD Plymouth seeks a Facilities Mechanical Technician to maintain environmental conditions and critical building systems. You will perform PPM, reactive and breakdown works on mechanical assets, fault finding with BMS data, and supervise subcontractors.

Role requires knowledge of AHUs, pumps, motors, and safety procedures. On-site with flexible hours; strong PC and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship and Level 3 technical/ vocational qualification or Level 3 Diploma in a related subject.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, BMS, HVAC, boilers and control systems; emergency lighting.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and other utility systems.
• Up to 2 years mechanical facilities experience; flexible and innovative.
• Experience in facility equipment fault finding and maintenance.
• Experience in building services (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, Building Fabric).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and self-motivated; good report writing and PC literacy.
• Ability to assess urgency and impact (safety-critical vs routine maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works on mechanical systems.
• Highlight areas for improvements and ensure timely reactive tasks are completed.
• Provide parts lists and timescales; communicate with site teams.
• Maintain safe and healthy working environment; use PPE.
• Keep plant rooms locked and tidy; supervise subcontractors.
• Arrange holiday/sickness cover; adjust working patterns as needed.
• Complete tasks with H&S awareness and proper permits to work.
• Communicate via email and order parts; use BMS data for fault finding.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

BMS systems knowledge

HVAC understanding

Boilers and controls

Emergency lighting basics

Education

Apprenticeship completed

Level 3 technical qualification

Tools

Maintenance tools

PC literacy

Job description

BD Plymouth seeks a Facilities Mechanical Technician to maintain environmental conditions and critical building systems. You will perform PPM, reactive and breakdown works on mechanical assets, fault finding with BMS data, and supervise subcontractors.

Role requires knowledge of AHUs, pumps, motors, and safety procedures. On-site with flexible hours; strong PC and communication skills are essential.