HVAC/Mechanical Engineer

Medirest Signature; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at HMP Ashfield near Bristol. The role includes performing HVAC and mechanical work, overseeing maintenance schedules, and ensuring safety standards. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, with three years of experience, and a proactive commitment to teamwork and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Relevant HVAC and/or Mechanical Engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ)
• Must have 3 years post qualification experience
• Desirable to be a member of a relevant technical professional body

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine HVAC and/or Mechanical Engineering work, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Assist in multi-trade support and escort contractors on site.
• Ensure all Health & Safety considerations are met.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Mechanical Engineering skill

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

C&G or NVQ qualification in HVAC or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Serco: HMP Ashfield

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive Salary + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

Here at Serco we are looking for Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our FM department atHMP Ashfield a category C male establishment prison based in Pucklechurch near Bristol. The operational capacity is for 416 prisoners and it takes a skilled team of people to keep the facility safe, secure and in proper working order.

The key purpose of this role is to carry out routine HVAC and/or Mechanical Engineering work, preventative maintenance and repairs. You will ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required. The role calls for leadership and setting visible standards of personal performance and accountability and the post holder is expected to function with a degree of independence.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of installed plant and equipment as may be defined and specified
• Assist in multi trade support of other members of the FM service team in completing work, ie plumbing
• Escort contractors around the site as and when required in accordance with written procedures.
• Carry out the installation of new plant and apparatus as may be defined and specified.
• Carry out investigations into the performance of the plant and equipment installed in the site and to produce related reports and recommendations as may be required.
• Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the various systems and equipment installed in the whole of the premises as defined or requested.
• To be aware of all Health & Safety Considerations on site
• To be part of a call out rota and potential weekend working

What you'll need to do the job

You are required to have HVAC and/or Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G, NVQ). You should be a member of relevant technical professional body desired.

You must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and must have 3 years post qualification experience.

The successful candidate must enjoy working as part of a team and getting stuck in to everything and anything FM related! You will have a flexible and proactive approach, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. You will be expected to be part of a call out rota and potential weekend working.

Lastly, because of the nature of the work, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the MoJ and you must be able to pass a CRB Clearance and Security Clearance at CTC level (Counter Terrorism Check).