Mechanical Technician
Swindon, Wiltshire
£35,000 - £45,000 DOE
37.5 Hours Per Week (Shift patterns vary between 0700 - 1900 hours for an 8-hour period)
Business core hours - 0700-1900
Two shift operations 0700-1530 and 1030-1900 (2 early /1 late rotation)
1 in 4 weekend (sat/sun) 0700-1530 or 1030-1900 flexible @x1.5
1 in 4 on call, call out Thurs – Thurs 1900-0700 on the phone to attend site within 1/2hours dependant on priority @x1.5 min of 2 hrs given per call (average of 20min on site to make safe and go home)
Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician looking for a new opportunity for our client, based in Swindon. This permanent role offers an attractive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 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:
- Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning, and planned maintenance on a variety of services, plant, and equipment, including boiler systems, AHUs, and chiller plants.
- Provide detailed assessments and risk evaluations for significant shutdowns and operations to the management team.
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities and coordinate with contractors effectively.
- Conduct analysis and diagnosis of faults in complex equipment.
- Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on a range of plant and equipment.
- Adhere to all relevant workplace regulations, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
- Proactively develop and review health & safety systems and working practices.
- Train and mentor apprentices and trainees as directed.
- Communicate any unrepaired faults or spare parts requirements to supervisors.
- Participate in on-site and off-site training as needed.
- 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.
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