Multi Skilled Technician

Serco Limited; Redcar, Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Multi-skilled Technician at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. The role involves performing HVAC, mechanical, and electrical tasks, ensuring the safety and welfare of detainees. Join a supportive team offering competitive pay, career growth, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Cinema and entertainment discounts

Discounts on mobile plans and gym memberships

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified in HVAC/Mechanical with certifications.
• Electrical qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine HVAC and mechanical tasks, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed for installed plant and equipment.
• Assist contractors on-site and perform fault finding and rectifications.

Skills

HVAC

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Fault Finding

Customer Satisfaction

Flexibility

Education

HVAC/Mechanical (C&G, NVQ)

Electrical Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Serco - Gatwick IRC

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £38,000 per annum + Additional Payment of £140 when on call

Here at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, we have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-skilled Technician to join our FM team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), where we are responsible for all aspects of detainee safety, security and welfare provision.

You will carry out routine HVAC, Mechanical and some electrical Engineering work, preventative maintenance, and repairs alongside assisting in multi trade support of other members of the FM service team.

Some of the daily Technician duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required
• Complete the duties of an HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer in accordance with recognised training and qualifications
• Carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of installed plant and equipment as may be defined and specified
• Escort contractors around the site as and when required in accordance with written procedures

What you'll need to do the job

First and foremost, the successful post holder must hold a HVAC/Mechanical (C&G, NVQ) - electrical qualification desirable

You will be confident prioritising workloads, flexible and proactive, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach.

Finally, flexibility is a must - you will be a team member of the Facilities Out of hours call out roster.

Why Serco

Meaningful and vital work:As part of a highly collaborative team,you'll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services.

A world of opportunity:Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find.

Great people:You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco benefits package including cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• An autonomous and supportive culture
• Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment
• Free on site parking

Apply

Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leaderemployers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to thenature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.