Main Purpose of the Role Mechanical Technician, Water Services (Fixed Term until 30 June 2028) - PKC12643 £35,588 - £39,248 Pullar House, Perth An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Mechanical Services Technician, within Perth & Kinross Council. The post will form part of the Energy and Engineering Team within Property Services which is responsible for the provision of a wide range of building related services to public buildings. The role has been created to allow the council to continue with improvement works including statutory compliance throughout its estate portfolio. The duties will require the co-ordination of all Mechanical infrastructure but predominantly water services in accordance with relevant regulations and standards within the council’s operational buildings. There is also an expectation that the postholder may work on other Mechanical and Energy related Infrastructure projects such as replacement heating & ventilation systems and BMS upgrades. An additional part of the role will be the requirement to work across teams to meet future Climate Change commitments, reduce water consumption and implement water conservation measures using innovative techniques and solutions. Other duties that will be associated with role include but not limited to the following: To support and assist with the day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering activities. Carry out surveys and prepare drawing information using AutoCAD drawing packages. Organise and control all allocated work, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively, ensuring a high quality of design and installation. To prepare specifications and technical information. To complete site by site water audits. Undertake all administration works associated with the smooth running of any allocated project. To report on specific project expenditure in relation to the projects under the postholder’s control Prepare information for reports as required. Assist in the development of more efficient and standardised documentation. Maintain a sound knowledge of current contract conditions and contract practices. To contribute to the development and implementation of consistent design, technical, specification, procurement, maintenance and services standards. To contribute to the implementation of good/best practice principles in all aspects of Mechanical Services Design, Maintenance and procurement matters. To monitor and record Contractors’ performance, maintain effective records of all projects and ensure that all contract matters are dealt with timeously. To ensure, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, that the delivery of these services meets the needs of the Council and the community To actively promote the Property Service in order to raise the profile of the Council and demonstrate its value to residents and customers Undertake out of hour / call out duties in response to property related incidents and emergencies Reviewing any servicing reports, interpreting results and instructing any remedial action required. Providing practical knowledge of plumbing and water systems, suggesting solutions to resolve issues identified such as water leaks or excessive water consumption. Monitor hot and cold-water services post completion of works via remote desktop software including Siemens Desigo CC. To monitor Automatic Meter Read (AMR) platform where water consumption is recorded to identify changes in profiles and potential water leaks. Complete water leak checklist on sites where potential leaks have been highlighted. Undertake site by site benchmarking for water consumption on all PKC properties. Skills & Experience Required Are you an experienced, time served plumber and/or heating engineer with water services installation and maintenance experience or do you have an equivalent qualification in a building services related discipline? We are looking for an individual who has approved qualifications and experience in Water Supply( Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014 ideally in both domestic and commercial installations, although consideration will be given to applicants with domestic only. Qualifications and experience in the following areas would also be advantageous but not essential as further training will be provided: Legionella Awareness P900 Control of Legionella in Domestic Hot & Cold Water Systems or equivalent P901 Management and Control of Building Hot & Cold Water Services or equivalent To undertake the role, we require excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to complete and implement projects within target deadlines. Some design and contract management experience would also be advantageous for the role. You must be capable of developing innovative solutions and provide technical support, whilst being self-motivated and confident with excellent communication skills to establish good working relationships. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Property Professionals you will engage effectively with a wide and diverse audience including Technical and non-Technical. It is expected that the individuals will have knowledge in the use of some computer aided packages such as Microsoft Office and use of other packages such as AutoCAD would also be advantageous. A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. The successful candidate will have access to further training and support for continued professional development. You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. Working at Perth & Kinross Council The works are anticipated to be carried out during normal working hours; however, there may be instances when the post holders will be required to work out with these hours to minimise disruption to services. Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you : A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Flexi time Access to a range of benefits We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Grant Key, Principal Officer (Energy & Engineering) on 01738 475892 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.