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Mechanical Engineer

Kier Construction

Essex

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Multi Skilled) to enhance maintenance operations across multiple school sites. This role involves performing planned maintenance, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with KPIs and SLAs. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in building services, particularly in educational environments. Join a forward-thinking team that values potential and diversity, where your skills can make a real difference in the community. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic work culture that prioritizes growth and inclusivity.

Qualifications

  • Relevant H&S qualifications are desirable.
  • Technical competence in mechanical fitting and plumbing is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Perform planned maintenance and repairs on school infrastructure.
  • Prioritize maintenance tasks to meet KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
Plumbing
Heating Systems
Building Services
Health and Safety (SMSTS/IOSH)

Education

NVQ3 in Mechanical Fitting or equivalent
Time served apprenticeship

Tools

CSCS Gold Card

Job description

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Multi Skilled) to join our Waltham Schools contract based on sites across London.

Location: London - across 7 sites

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Mechanical Engineer (Multi Skilled), you'll be working within the FM team, supporting them in maintenance across the school sites.

Your Day To Day Will Include

  • Performing planned maintenance to assets under SFG20 guidance.
  • Carrying out repairs and maintenance on the infrastructure as part of our reactive and follow up programs.
  • Prioritizing workload and maintenance tasks to ensure KPIs and SLAs are met within time.
  • Liaising with the Helpdesk administration team and sub-contractors.
  • Carrying out surveys and participating in joint site meetings.
  • Contributing towards coaching and mentoring programs to support and develop site caretaking teams.
What are we looking for?

This role of Mechanical Engineer (Multi Skilled) is great for you if:

  • Relevant H&S qualifications (SMSTS/IOSH) - desirable.
  • Technical competence – Time served apprenticeship in an appropriate trade such as mechanical fitter, plumbing, and heating to NVQ3 level, and/or C&G equivalent.
  • CSCS Gold Card holder.
  • Building Services experience (preferably demonstrable within a secondary school environment).
  • Ability to pass DBS enhanced.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.


Rewards And Benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information on benefits here.


Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.


Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.


We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier.

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