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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Skills & Regeneration
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 12
Salary
£43,693 to £45,718. There is currently an additional retention payment of £3000pa (reviewed annually), split into two payments in June and December. You become eligible for the payment following successful completion of your 6 month probationary period.
Advert Wording
This post currently has a retention payment of £3000 per year (subject to annual review). This is split into two payments in June and December. You become eligible for the next bi-annual payment after 6 months employment and successful completion of your probationary period. This will take your salary to £46,693 - £48,718 per year.
Join Kirklees Council as a Technical Services Officer (Mechanical)
Are you an experienced Technical Services Officer (Mechanical) looking for a new challenge? Kirklees Council is seeking a dedicated Technical Services Officer to join our Mechanical Design team.
About Our Team: Our Technical Services team at Kirklees Council is dedicated to delivering high-quality mechanical design services across a diverse range of projects. We manage and deliver construction-related projects, including new builds, extensions, and remodelling schemes for schools, leisure centres, offices, depots, care homes, and listed buildings. We are a dynamic and innovative team, committed to supporting the Council’s ambitions and making a real difference in the community.
Why Join Us?
* Exciting Projects: Be part of a team managing and delivering construction-related projects that have a significant impact on our community.
* Professional Growth: We are committed to your personal and career development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career as a Technical Services Officer.
* Collaborative Environment: Work within a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality mechanical design services.
Key Responsibilities: Range of skills and abilities include having a detailed knowledge of mechanical issues associated with new build, extensions, remodelling and refurbishment of all building types including historic and listed buildings. Specialist duties and responsibilities may include ‘some or all’ of the list below:
* Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC)
* Kitchen and Fume Extraction Systems
* Refrigeration and Chilled Water Systems
* Building energy management systems (BEM’s)
* Fire detection and protection systems,
* Pressurized Systems
* Hot and cold-water services.
* Energy supply (gas)
* Renewable Technologies
* Environmental awareness including new and improved energy conservation systems for buildings.
* Legislative requirements for example: DSEAR and Complying with Environmental Policies.
* Thermal Modelling Analysis
What We’re Looking For
* Qualifications: Extended previous formal training, to graduate or professional qualification level, or equivalent, plus training and experience in the application of the knowledge to the specific requirements of the job.
* Knowledge of industry-standard software, and experience of using software packages e.g. word, excel, etc including bespoke packages for example: AutoDesk, NBS and Hevacomp.
* Continuing Professional Development education to keep up with new technologies, materials, and methods in construction is highly recommended.
* Flexibility: Ability to travel independently to various locations and visit construction sites, including ascending and descending scaffolding.
We need talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Technical Services Officer (Mechanical) we look forward to hearing from you.
Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlisting criteria detailed in the Employee Specification section of the Job Profile.
For more information about this post, please contact Richard Lowe – Manager Technical Services on 01484 221000.
Richard Lowe is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
31 July 2025, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Job Profile/description
Additional document 1
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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Information Technology
* Industries
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