Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class university as a Mechanical Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining operational performance and safety across campus buildings. This full-time position offers an opportunity to engage in both planned preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise in mechanical trades and effective communication will be key as you collaborate with various stakeholders. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Level 3 award in mechanical field or equivalent.
• Strong competencies in mechanical trades and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across university buildings.
• Ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical Trades Competencies

Engineering Designs Knowledge

Health and Safety Understanding

Effective Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service Skills

IT Proficiency (Excel, Teams, Microsoft Office)

Education

Level 3 Award/Certificate in Mechanical Field

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Tools

CAFM System

iPad

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Technician

Pay: £33,879 - £37,296 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm

About Us:

A world-class university with a dedicated department responsible for maintaining reactive, planned, and compliance services across the campus for all staff, students, and visitors.

About the Role:

• Responsible for undertaking planned preventative and reactive maintenance throughout university buildings, ensuring adherence to operational, regulatory, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Ensure records of maintenance are kept up to date and of high standard.
• Maintain the operational performance and safety of buildings at all times.
• Liaise with specialist sub-contractors, building engineers, and clients to maintain high-quality service delivery and system uptime.
• Optimize and analyze system performance, troubleshoot, and offer creative solutions.
• Develop familiarity with the operation and recovery of all critical systems within the building portfolio.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance, report faults, and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Update work schedules and reprogram as necessary.
• Maintain Safe Systems of Work and update as required.
• Manage fault finding and conduct statutory system and asset testing, reporting accordingly.
• Handle emergencies and breakdowns responsibly.
• Deliver and comply with statutory, environmental, health, safety, and quality standards applicable to the university environment.
• Minimize plant failure risks and promote proactive maintenance processes.
• Participate in a 24-hour on-call system providing emergency services during non-working hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Undertake training to qualify as Authorised / Responsible / Competent Person as required.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required within the department.
• Deliver high customer service and participate in training as needed.

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) with an indefinite contract.

About You:

Successful candidates will possess the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 award/certificate in mechanical field or equivalent, or a time-served mechanical apprenticeship, with strong competencies in mechanical trades.
• Good knowledge of engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety obligations regarding maintenance activities.
• Effective communication skills, including verbal communication.
• Ability to work with an iPad managing work via CAFM system and proficiency in IT (Excel, Teams, Microsoft Office).
• Team player with a flexible attitude, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, capable of providing guidance on requests.

Desirable Criteria:

• First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of working in critical environments.
• IOSH Working Safely certification.
• BMS knowledge.