Serco: HMP Thameside
Permanent, Full Time
£33,390 per annum + £6,200 LWA + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package
We're recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our busy FM team at HMP Thameside, a Category B establishment for adult males, with safety and security at the heart of it.
The key purpose of this role is to carry out routine HVAC and/or Mechanical Engineering work, preventative maintenance and repairs. You will ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required. The role calls for leadership and setting visible standards of personal performance and accountability and the post holder is expected to function with a degree of independence.
Some of your other key accountabilities will include:
* Carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of installed plant and equipment as may be defined and specified
* Assist in multi trade support of other members of the FM service team in completing work, ie plumbing
* Escort contractors around the site as and when required in accordance with written procedures.
* Carry out the installation of new plant and apparatus as may be defined and specified.
* Carry out investigations into the performance of the plant and equipment installed in the site and to produce related reports and recommendations as may be required.
* Become familiar with the operation and maintenance of the various systems and equipment installed in the whole of the premises as defined or requested.
* To be aware of all Health & Safety Considerations on site
* To be part of a call out rota and potential weekend working
What you'll need to do the job
You are required to have HVAC and/or Mechanical Engineering Qualification (C&G, NVQ). You should be a member of relevant technical professional body desired.
You must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and must have 3 years post qualification experience.
The successful candidate must enjoy working as part of a team and getting stuck in to everything and anything FM related! You will have a flexible and proactive approach, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. You will be expected to be part of a call out rota and potential weekend working.
Lastly, because of the nature of the work, all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the MoJ and you must be able to pass a CRB Clearance and Security Clearance at CTC level (Counter Terrorism Check).
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.
A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
What we offer
* A competitive salary, pension (matched up to 6%).
* A fantastic culture and supportive team; volunteer leave; continuous training and development opportunities.
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family, such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans and more.
* Serco Benefits Package: Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals.
* The chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
* Free on site parking
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss. #J-18808-Ljbffr