Role overview
Location: Stevenage - site based
Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience / qualifications + Overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
About the role
Role Overview: To lead and manage a team of Mechanical Technicians to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient engineering services across the Stevenage site. The role ensures contractual SLA and KPI compliance, maximum asset availability, and adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. The Team Leader provides technical guidance, workload allocation, and full oversight of subcontractors. What you'll do:
1. Ensure the team work safely at all times, consistently adhering to Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS), permits, and statutory requirements.
2. Take overall accountability for the safe use of tools, vehicles, and plant within the team, ensuring compliance is monitored and enforced.
3. Hold accountability for the availability and statutory compliance of general mechanical assets..
4. Drive and role-model personal accountability for the quality of work and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), ensuring technicians deliver to agreed standards.
5. Provide oversight and assurance of correct isolation procedures and permit-to-work processes, coaching technicians and intervening where required.
6. Act as an Authorised Person (AP) where required, ensuring regulatory and operational standards are met. Selection for AP responsibilities to be aligned with training, competence, and operational needs.
7. Ensure allocated work orders are effectively managed by the team from receipt to completion.
8. Oversee the completion of planned maintenance and reactive repairs, ensuring they meet manufacturer and internal standards.
9. Manage the identification and requisition of spare parts; oversee stock levels and ensure availability for the team
10. Typically you will have 5 direct reports. This may vary as the business requires.
11. You will be responsible for training, development and competency of your team and ensure mandatory training is completed on time.
12. Responsible for general mechanical team working on asset maintenance and repair.
13. Responsible for accurate completion of work orders, overtime and spares availability.
14. Responsible for the availability and compliance of all general mechanical assets.
15. Supporting management of subcontractors, including (but not limited to) hosting, RAMS reviews, documentation management.
16. Responsible for correct completion and oversight of work orders including accurate data input.
Who you'll be:
17. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical trade discipline.
18. Demonstrable hands-on maintenance experience in a critical environment.
19. Strong awareness of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
20. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
21. Good IT skills (Word, Excel, CAFM systems).
22. Effective communication skills with peers, managers, and clients.
23. Desirable – previous people management experience.
24. Desirable – ILM Level 3 or higher Person Specification
EMCOR UK benefits
25. Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
26. 25 days leave plus bank holidays
27. Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
28. GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
29. Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
30. Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
31. Bike To Work Scheme
32. Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
33. Dental scheme
34. Access to health assessments
35. Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.