Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Oxford

Salary: £45,000

Brief

Mechanical Engineer needed for a well-known Facilities Management organisation based in Oxford. We are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Mechanical Engineer who takes pride in their work and has an in-depth knowledge of maintenance work on the following:

• Generator Testing
• Air Conditioning Systems (VAV, VRV, FCUs)
• Air Handling Units
• Pumps & Water Treatment (including Tap Temperature Testing and Outlet Flushing)
• Building Management Systems
• Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
• Heating and Cooling Systems

The successful candidate must hold recognised industry qualifications and have a keen interest in becoming a Mechanical Engineer.

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• 24 days holiday
• Variable annual bonus based 5-15%
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

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

• PPM Execution & Documentation: Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) as per the maintenance specification and ensure that completion is documented in real time using the PDA, including logging start/wait/stop times, travel times, and detailed comments to evidence completion.
• Paperwork & Reporting: Complete all necessary paperwork related to PPM, reactive maintenance, and breakdowns. Submit it promptly to the contract administrator and ensure supplementary documentation or e-forms are completed as instructed by your line manager.
• Customer Interaction & System Updates: Regularly update the customer's Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system with real-time progress, including accurate start/wait/stop times and full descriptions of works undertaken. Ensure all follow-on work is communicated appropriately.
• Reactive Tasks & Improvements: Ensure that reactive tasks are completed efficiently and proactively identify areas for improvement. Report and record any plant failures using quotation forms and submit them to your line manager. Ensure these are also recorded within the CAFM system.
• Fault Management: Swiftly address plant faults and defects to ensure plant remains in serviceable order. Perform work in line with delegated authority and the applicable contract, or as authorized by the client.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in an on-call rota for emergency maintenance support.
• Maintenance Duties: Perform regular maintenance on a variety of systems, including but not limited to:
  
  
  • Generator Testing
  • Air Conditioning Systems (VAV, VRV, FCUs)
  • Air Handling Units
  • Pumps & Water Treatment (including Tap Temperature Testing and Outlet Flushing)
  • Building Management Systems
  • Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
  • Heating and Cooling Systems

What experience you need to be the successful Mechanical Engineer:

• Recognised industry qualifications
• Availability required for participation in an after-hours standby rotation
• Previous experience in undertaking a similar role

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a 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!

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