Shift Mechanical Engineer

Shift Mechanical Engineer

Smethwick

35,000 + 3,000 Shift Allowance

Shift pattern of four-on-four off, split into two days and two nights.

Brief

Shift Mechanical Engineer needed for a well-known facilities management organisation based in Smethwick who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Shift Mechanical Engineer that takes pride in their work.

The successful candidate would have a recognized apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level as well as post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment and have a keen interest in becoming a Shift Mechanical Engineer.

Benefits

• Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 per annum
• 24 day's holiday
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Shift Mechanical Engineer will include:

• Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as specialist ventilation system, complex water systems and medical gas installations.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
• Minimise penalty deductions by responding in a timely manner to all maintenance issues in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.
• Assist in carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.

What experience you need to be the successful Shift Mechanical Engineer:

• Post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment.
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level.
• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems (Desirable).
• GCSE / O Level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Good knowledge and understanding of a range of complex mechanical systems including but not limited to ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems (Desirable).
• Prepared to work a flexible shift system including nights.
• Prepared to travel to other sites within the Company.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!