Mechanical Engineer

Gateshead Council; Whickham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Whickham is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to prepare estimates, provide technical support, and manage maintenance across schools and public buildings. You should have an NVQ Level 3 in Heating/Plumbing or equivalent. This position offers flexible and hybrid working options along with competitive benefits including generous annual leave and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Outstanding Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Learning & Development Opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 certificate in Heating/Plumbing or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, tenders, and minor works designs.
• Provide mechanical technical support to clients.
• Assist the in-house operational team with maintenance.
• Procure and manage contractors; ensure health and safety.

Skills

mechanical systems

plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 certificate in Heating/Plumbing

equivalent City & Guilds Craft Certificate

Job description

Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer you'll provide budgets/estimates and fixed price quotations to clients for minor mechanical/plumbing works. You will also put together small minor works designs and provide pre-construction information as well as assisting in delivering a mechanical cyclical maintenance programme. You'll bring specific experience in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems and hold an NVQ Level 3 certificate in Heating/Plumbing or an equivalent City & Guilds Craft Certificate.

Working within the Building Maintenance Section to prepare estimates, tenders, produce minor works designs and carry out contract administration of mechanical schemes in schools, public buildings and housing properties. Support clients and customers with mechanical technical support across a range of systems and buildings.

The role also includes providing technical support to clients and supporting the inhouse operational team with planned and reactive maintenance. You will be part of a team assisting in the delivery of a high quality, customer influenced cyclical, repairs and maintenance and installation service. You\'ll also procure and manage contractors and be responsible for health and safety on site, working on your own initiative and as part of a team carrying out works in Schools, Public Buildings and Housing properties all within the Council\'s property portfolio.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you\'d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexitime and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we\'re confident that it isn\'t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, tenders, and minor works designs; carry out contract administration of mechanical schemes in schools, public buildings and housing properties.
• Provide mechanical technical support across a range of systems and buildings to clients and customers.
• Provide technical support to clients and assist the in-house operational team with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Assist in delivering a high-quality, customer-influenced cyclical, repairs and maintenance and installation service.
• Procure and manage contractors; be responsible for health and safety on site.
• Work on your own initiative and as part of a team delivering works in Schools, Public Buildings and Housing properties within the Council\'s property portfolio.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 certificate in Heating/Plumbing or an equivalent City & Guilds Craft Certificate.
• Experience in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Benefits and Team

• Competitive Salary: fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours: up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs).
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: flexible and hybrid options available.
• Learning & Development: training and progression opportunities to grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: gym memberships and mental health resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: tax-efficient cycle-to-work options.
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: via VIVUP platform for discounts on shopping, travel, and services.