Mechanical Technician

Morgan Philips Group SA; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group SA is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a long-term contract within a hybrid role requiring site attendance and office work when required.

The role focuses on delivering mechanical maintenance, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance across a public-sector property portfolio. Knowledge of water hygiene/Legionella and CDM regulations is essential, with experience in contract administration and project oversight.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering mechanical projects and maintenance contracts.
• Contract administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and asbestos regulations.
• Significant knowledge of water hygiene/Legionella control.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage mechanical maintenance and asset sustainability projects.
• Act as Contract Administrator for allocated projects and maintenance programmes.
• Oversee contractors, compliance activities, and statutory inspections.
• Support mechanical compliance activities including water hygiene/Legionella control.
• Oversee gas safety and pool plant maintenance.
• Undertake site surveys, condition surveys, audits, and asset management activities.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Provide technical advice to clients and support emergency situations.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota.

Skills

Mechanical project delivery

Contract administration

Health & safety knowledge

Water hygiene/Legionella control

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

NEBOSH qualification

CIBSE membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

I am currently representing a public sector organisation who are seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the team on a long-term contract.

This awarding winning local authority serves Scotland’s second largest mainland council area, and 23 islands.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage mechanical maintenance and asset sustainability projects.
• Act as Contract Administrator for allocated projects and maintenance programmes.
• Oversee contractors, compliance activities, and statutory inspections.
• Support mechanical compliance activities including:
  • Water hygiene and Legionella control
  • Gas safety
  • Pool plant maintenance
• Undertake site surveys, condition surveys, audits, and asset management activities.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Provide technical advice to clients and support emergency situations.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota.

Essential Requirements

• HNC/HND in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering mechanical projects and maintenance contracts.
• Contract administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and asbestos regulations.
• Significant knowledge of water hygiene/Legionella control.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Desirable Requirements

• NEBOSH qualification.
• Relevant mechanical trade qualification or professional membership (e.g. CIBSE).
• Experience within a large public-sector property portfolio, preferably local government.
• Experience using property asset management systems

This is a hybrid working position with attendance on site and office when required.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.