Mechanical Services Engineer

Austin Heating & Cooling Services; Ingham CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Heating & Cooling Services is seeking an engineer to service, maintain and repair commercial and domestic mechanical building services. The role involves fault-finding, installation, and commissioning of plantroom systems at customer sites.

You will work as part of a team, travel to sites, and sometimes overnight stays. A full clean UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Plumbing, Heating, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Practical experience on commercial mechanical services systems.
• Good understanding of site Health & Safety and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics.
• Enhanced DBS check and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on mechanical building services.
• Install, refurbish and commission mechanical services equipment and plantroom systems.
• Work on heating and hot water systems, pumps, valves, pipework and air handling equipment.
• Report to Branch/Service Manager on faults, work completed and required repairs or upgrades.
• Complete job cards, maintenance reports and timesheets accurately.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Read technical drawings

On-site communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3

Job description

Carry out hands-on service, installation, planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on commercial and domestic mechanical building services systems and associated equipment. Support the company by completing work safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while helping customers keep their systems operating reliably.

• Work as part of the engineering team, sharing practical knowledge and helping service engineers, trainees and junior colleagues where required.
• Work closely with service and branch managers, the sales engineering team and members of the P&R Group staff to complete jobs effectively.
• Deal directly with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and other site contacts in a professional and practical manner.
• Based from 3 Woodside Business Park, Thetford Road, Ingham, IP31 1NR, and working at customer sites as required.
• The role is practical and site-based, involving travel to and from customer premises.
• A flexible approach is required, including reasonable additional hours where needed to complete work and support customer requirements.
• The role may require travel and occasional overnight stays with notice.
• Carry out service, planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on commercial and domestic mechanical building services systems.
• Install, refurbish and commission mechanical services equipment and associated plantroom systems.
• Work on heating and hot water systems, pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, valves, pipework, distribution systems, ventilation, air handling equipment, air conditioning, refrigeration plant, water treatment equipment and BMS-controlled mechanical systems.
• Carry out mechanical pipework installations using copper, carbon steel, stainless steel and plastic pipework systems.
• Use technical drawings, schematics and specifications to understand the job and complete the work correctly.
• Report clearly to the Branch Manager or Service Manager on equipment condition, faults found, work completed and any recommended repairs, upgrades or replacements.
• Complete job cards, work reports, maintenance reports, timesheets and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Communicate clearly with customers and end users while on site, keeping them informed where appropriate.
• Identify practical opportunities for repairs, improvements or follow-on work that support customer needs and company growth.
• Work with other members of staff to support Austin Heating & Cooling standards, values and objectives.
• Help trainees, junior engineers and colleagues by sharing practical guidance and site experience where required.
• Carry out plumbing, ventilation, heating, air conditioning and other associated building services maintenance tasks where required.
• Follow Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices when working on mechanical building services, HVAC and associated plant.
• Work safely on site and help ensure colleagues and other engineers follow safe systems of work.
• Use tools, equipment and plant correctly, ensuring they are kept in suitable condition and test status.
• Raise any site safety concerns, equipment issues or practical improvements that could help improve working practices.
• Training will be provided where applicable to develop practical and technical skills relevant to the role.
• The company will encourage teamworking, practical problem-solving and personal development where possible.
• Experienced engineers may be asked to support trainees and other engineers with practical coaching, site knowledge and technical guidance.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, or equivalent practical qualification in Plumbing, Heating, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or similar equivalent.
• Practical experience working on commercial mechanical services systems.
• Good understanding of site Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings and schematics.
• Good fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills.