Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Swindon is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician for a permanent role. The position offers an attractive salary based on experience and involves maintaining critical systems. Responsibilities include reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and training apprentices, with a requirement to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services.
• Ability to work shifts covering Monday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, and maintenance on various equipment.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities and coordinate with contractors.
• Train and mentor apprentices and trainees as directed.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Certificate of Higher Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Technician

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift patterns vary, including rotating shifts from 22:30 to 06:30)

Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician looking for a new opportunity? Our client in Swindon offers a permanent role with an attractive salary depending on experience. If you have a background in Mechanical Engineering and are passionate about maintaining critical systems, this could be your next career move!

Main Responsibilities:

1. Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning, and planned maintenance on various services, plant, and equipment, including boiler systems, AHUs, and chiller plants.
2. Provide detailed assessments and risk evaluations for significant shutdowns and operations to the management team.
3. Plan and schedule maintenance activities and coordinate effectively with contractors.
4. Conduct analysis and diagnosis of faults in complex equipment.
5. Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on a range of plant and equipment.
6. Adhere to all relevant workplace regulations, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
7. Proactively develop and review health & safety systems and working practices.
8. Train and mentor apprentices and trainees as directed.
9. Communicate any unrepaired faults or spare parts requirements to supervisors.
10. Participate in on-site and off-site training as needed.
11. Fulfill on-call duties as part of a shared rota covering operational hours.

Profile of a Successful Candidate:

• Certificate of Higher Education and Level 3 NVQ or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a similar mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work shifts covering Monday to Sunday.

Ready to make your move? If this sounds like your next great opportunity, don’t hesitate to apply!