Temporary Graduate Officer - Building Services Mechanical Engineer

Cooper & Hall Limited; Harlech; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper & Hall Limited is inviting applications for their Graduate Programme, seeking motivated individuals for the position of Mechanical Engineer. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop professional skills, complete funded qualifications, and contribute to RCT Council’s mission of effective service delivery. Candidates will benefit from a structured induction, hybrid working, and a diverse workplace committed to inclusivity.

Benefits

Tailored induction programme

Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator

Hybrid working

Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Financial management scheme

Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres

Vectis discount card for businesses

Qualifications

• Graduate candidates with a 2:2 degree in Building Services Engineering.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues in a variety of client departments.
• Gain job-specific knowledge to further professional development.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

2:2 degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Job description

RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2025

A Graduate placement with Award Winning RCT Council is a step in your journey to excellent career opportunities.

Making A Difference with RCT Council

This is both an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council as it seeks to continue to provide high quality services alongside delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is more important than ever. Working in Local Government offers some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges, as we provide services that affect thousands of lives in many different ways.

Maximise Your Potential

RCT Council is once again preparing to recruit to its Graduate Programme that provides fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf. All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training (all fully funded) as part of the programme.

Corporate Estates

The department has a responsibility to ensure the Council’s building portfolio is maintained in a safe and fit for use condition through planned and reactive maintenance, compliant in respect of Statutory Regulations for use by the public and Council officers and undertake capital improvement programmes. We are a multi-discipline team of professionals comprising Building Surveyors, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Asbestos Officers.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer who is motivated, well-organised and excels in both technical expertise and communication. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and be a true team player, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

The role will be busy and involve managing multiple deadlines and working under pressure with a variety of client departments. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, gaining invaluable job-specific knowledge and skills to further your professional development.

A minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in Building Services Engineering.

Staff Benefits Package

• Tailored induction programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
• Hybrid working
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave
• Financial management scheme
• Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
• Vectis discount card for businesses

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.