Mechanical Engineer

Gold Group; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Holiday entitlement 24 days + public

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gold Group in Macclesfield currently seeks a Resident Mechanical Engineer to join a large facilities management team. You will handle maintenance and repairs on mechanical assets, support planned preventative maintenance, and contribute to safe, reliable site operations.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with 18th Edition desirably, and City & Guilds qualifications.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical qualification is essential.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• 18th Edition wiring regs are desirable.
• AP status within 3 months is expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive tasks and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure consumables are available and provide parts lists with timescales.
• Complete paperwork/CAFM entries promptly for maintenance and repairs.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for tasks.
• Maintain safe working practices and proper PPE usage.
• Communicate effectively with staff, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Comply with KPIs and SLAs and keep CAFM (Planon) up to date.

Skills

Fault finding

Health and safety

Communication at site

Proactive maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395

AP status (within 3 months)

Tools

Planon CAFM

BMS fault finding

HVAC systems knowledge

Pumps & motors

IPAF certification

Job description

Resident Mechanical Engineer

Macclesfield

£41,200 + £100 Shift Allowance

Brief

Resident Mechanical Engineer needed for a large, well-known Facilities Management organisation based in Macclesfield who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Mechanical Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on mechanical assets in the Facilities Management industry.

The successful candidate would need to have a relevant qualification- i.e. NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing etc. and have a keen interest in Mechanical Engineering. If you have commercial experience in electrics, including having your 18th Edition that would be a plus!

Benefits

• Salary: £41,200 per annum
• £100 per month Shift Allowance
• 24 day's Holiday + Public Holidays
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Mechanical Engineer will include:

• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
• Ensure that suitable consumables are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork/CAFM is completed regarding planned and reactive activities and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To always include the wearing of uniform and PPE.
• To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
• Ensure CAFM system, e.g. Planon, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• To carry out any other task as directed by the account management team.

What experience you need to be the successful Mechanical Engineer:

• Recognised Mechanical qualifications essential.
• 18th Edition wiring Regs. (Desirable)
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 (Desirable)
• Obtain AP status within 3 months
• First Aid at Work.
• Experienced fault-finding skills in BMS, LTHW systems, CLTHW systems, pumps, motors, HVAC, LV power systems,
• Experience in working with Cooling towers (Desirable)
• IPAF Certificated for 3a & 3b machines (Desirable)
• Experience in fault finding of BMS
• An understanding of the L8 ACOP
• A robust understanding of Health and Safety is required.
• Knowledge of the Permit to Work system & experience issuing PTW (Desirable).
• To maintain effective communication with the customers at site level
• Always ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks that may be required to support the account and the business in general.
• Ensure compliance with contract KPIs and SLAs with the support of the Engineering Supervisor.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to progress their career.