Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join North Yorkshire Council as a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in standardising equipment across the county. This position involves repairs, project responsibilities, and training apprentices. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on career development and sustainability. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working, pension schemes, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Family friendly leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible working practices

Learning and development packages

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discount benefits

Green car and cycle schemes

Travel loans

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and ability to read schematics.
• Extensive experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to manage pressure effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake repairs and complete planned preventive maintenance.
• Engage with contractors and produce reports on equipment condition.
• Supervise and train apprentices and ensure all tools are maintained.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance

Planning and organising critical works

Site induction according to health & safety

Understanding of building regulations

Project working skills

Resilience

Education

Evidence of accredited apprenticeship

Proof of relevant retraining (18th edition)

Job description

We have an exciting opening to join our Property Team as a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer. The post holder will play a key role in standardising commercial equipment across the county and aligning to the NYC commitment to be net zero strategy.

They will also be required to be up to date on regulatory and statutory changes and to ensure that any upskilling or training that is required is prioritised to reduce impact on operations.

The Role:

We are looking for a candidate who will;

• Undertake repairs and ppm requirements
• Engage with contractors and specialists
• Create reports on the condition of equipment and highlighting where investment may be required.
• Be responsible for supervision and training of apprentices and other employees e.g. labourer or handyperson.
• Post will be required to drive a council issued van, they will need to maximise fuel economy, minimise wear and tear and provide safe regard to other road users.
• Maintain and ensure all tools/ supplied equipment are in good working order with all necessary safety checks undertaken, completing all necessary records.

What you will bring:

Evidence of accredited apprenticeship and proof of relevant retraining to current standard (18^thedition).

• An extensive knowledge of electrical systems due to the diverse portfolio and the ability to read schematics.
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in effective planning, organising and prioritising critical works.
• Experience in carrying out site induction accordance with health & safety plans.
• An understanding of building regulations.
• Project working skills – takes responsibility for specific aspects of a project.
• Resilience – Manages pressure effectively and copes well with setbacks.

What we can offer you:

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, offering a range of training and development opportunities and career progression, allowing you to manage your own development journey and empowering you to control your career. Your career can change with your life here in North Yorkshire.

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier. These include:

• a local government, career average employer contribution pension scheme
• family friendly leave
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans

Contact:

For further information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Paul Fieldhouse;

[e-mail]

Key Documents:

Job description.pdf

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