Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

AltDaily.com; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ealing Council as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Leeds, responsible for repairs and maintenance of mechanical installations across commercial properties. Candidates should have C&G level 2/3 in Plumbing and a full UK Driving Licence, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Company vehicle provided

Local business discounts for staff

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical installations in a commercial setting.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Make site visits to investigate faults and perform repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and monitor plant and equipment performance, diagnosing faults.
• Liaise with other engineering teams and sub-contractors to ensure comprehensive service.

Skills

Mechanical installations maintenance

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

C&G level 2/3 in Plumbing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Handheld PDAs

Job description

Ealing Council Property Services delivers comprehensive building maintenance and facilities services to over 100 buildings across the borough. This is an opportunity to join the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering team who carry out repairs and maintenance to mechanical building installations and plant within the Councils commercial properties.

You Will

• Make site visits, investigating faults and carrying out repairs and/or reporting back required remedial works to mechanical equipment including hot and cold water systems, plant and plumbing facilities
• Inspect and monitor plant, equipment or the environment to assess condition and performance, and diagnose the cause of faults
• Assist in preparation of costings for quoted works including assessing requirements for labour and materials
• Liaise and work in close partnership with Property Services electrical and fabric engineering teams and sub-contractors to provide a comprehensive mechanical engineering service
  
  

Successful Candidates Will Need The Following

• full UK Driving Licence
• C&G level 2/3 in Plumbing
• working knowledge and experience of maintenance and repair of mechanical installations ideally across a commercial portfolio
• understanding and working awareness of Health and Safety regulations and systems including statutory compliance, asbestos awareness, working at heights and PPE sufficient to safely access environments
• ability to form positive relationships with colleagues, work flexibly as part of a team
• effective verbal and written communication skills including completing job reports in plain English
• computer Literacy including use of handheld PDAs and Microsoft Office packages.
  
  

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then were looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealings workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and the post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealings enhanced vetting process.

What We Offer

• 35 hour per week flexible working
• generous annual leave entitlement
• the opportunity to join the local government pension scheme
• various learning and development opportunities
• company vehicle provided
• Local business discounts for staff
  
  

Ealing Council recognises and values the diversity of all people and communities in the borough and in our staff.

Closing date:30 June 2025

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