Mechanical Engineer

Daniel Owen Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This full-time role involves executing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), ensuring compliance with clean room standards, and maintaining various systems including air conditioning and generators. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering skills, be adept at documentation, and have excellent customer interaction abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and safety. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on maintenance.
• Ability to document maintenance activities in real time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance and document completions.
• Address plant faults swiftly and maintain serviceability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Customer Interaction

Fault Management

Documentation Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)

PDA for documentation

Building Management Systems

Job description

My Client based Near Didcot, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. It is a full-time role working 40 hours per week.

The site consists of manufacturing, clean rooms, laboratory, office and plant rooms. The nature of their business requires their Lab and manufacturing areas to meet clean room standards.

What will you deliver?

1. PPM Execution & Documentation: Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) as per the maintenance specification and ensure that completion is documented in real time using the PDA, including logging start/wait/stop times, travel times, and detailed comments to evidence completion.
2. Paperwork & Reporting: Complete all necessary paperwork related to PPM, reactive maintenance, and breakdowns. Submit it promptly to the contract administrator and ensure supplementary documentation or e-forms are completed as instructed by your line manager.
3. Customer Interaction & System Updates: Regularly update the customer's Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system with real-time progress, including accurate start/wait/stop times and full descriptions of works undertaken. Ensure all follow-on work is communicated appropriately.
4. Reactive Tasks & Improvements: Ensure that reactive tasks are completed efficiently and proactively identify areas for improvement. Report and record any plant failures using quotation forms and submit them to your line manager. Ensure these are also recorded within the CAFM system.
5. Fault Management: Swiftly address plant faults and defects to ensure plant remains in serviceable order. Perform work in line with delegated authority and the applicable contract, or as authorized by the client.
6. On-Call Duties: Participate in an on-call rota for emergency maintenance support.
7. Maintenance Duties: Perform regular maintenance on a variety of systems, including but not limited to:
   
   
   1. Generator Testing
   2. Air Conditioning Systems (VAV, VRV, FCUs)
   3. Air Handling Units
   4. Pumps & Water Treatment (including Tap Temperature Testing and Outlet Flushing)
   5. Building Management Systems
   6. Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
   7. Heating and Cooling System

This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.