Mechanical Engineer (BOAS/Mech AP)

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

No shift work (Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00)

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading global property and facilities management company on a long-standing account at a world-leading science site near Abingdon. This is a hands-on role in the on-site engineering team, maintaining a wide range of mechanical plant, including boiler and pressure systems.

You will act as a Mechanical Authorised Person, issuing permits and managing isolations so that work on

Qualifications

• BOAS boiler operator accreditation or Mechanical AP/Steam AP or equivalent (essential)
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Hands-on experience maintaining boiler, steam or pressure systems plant in an industrial, scientific or critical environment
• Good understanding of permit to work systems and safe systems of work

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, including AHUs, pumps, chillers, compressed air and heating systems
• Operating, maintaining and fault-finding on boiler plant, steam and pressure systems
• Acting as a Mechanical Authorised Person, issuing permits to work and managing mechanical isolations
• Overseeing contractors working on mechanical plant to make sure safe systems of work are followed
• Completing maintenance records, risk assessments and support for statutory inspections

Skills

Boiler operation

Permit to work

Mechanical maintenance

Contractor supervision

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (BOAS / Mechanical AP)

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire (site-based)

Salary: £52,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

About the Role

We're recruiting an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading global property and facilities management company on a long-standing account at a world-leading science and research site near Abingdon.

This is a hands-on role in the on-site engineering team, maintaining a wide range of mechanical plant, including boiler and pressure systems. Alongside your day-to-day maintenance work, you'll act as a Mechanical Authorised Person, issuing permits and managing isolations so that work on critical plant is carried out safely. It's an excellent opportunity to work on a technically interesting site with a stable Monday to Friday day pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant, including AHUs, pumps, chillers, compressed air and heating systems
• Operating, maintaining and fault-finding on boiler plant, steam and pressure systems
• Acting as a Mechanical Authorised Person, issuing permits to work and managing mechanical isolations
• Overseeing contractors working on mechanical plant to make sure safe systems of work are followed
• Completing maintenance records, risk assessments and support for statutory inspections

Requirements

• BOAS boiler operator accreditation or Mechanical AP/Steam AP or equivalent (essential)
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Hands-on experience maintaining boiler, steam or pressure systems plant in an industrial, scientific or critical environment
• Good understanding of permit to work systems and safe systems of work

What's on Offer

• £52,000 basic salary, negotiable for the right candidate
• Overtime available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, with no shift work
• Permanent role with a leading global property and facilities management company
• The chance to work on a high-profile science and research site