Job Description
Mechanical Technician
Pay: £33,879 - £37,296 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm
About Us:
A world-class university with a dedicated department responsible for maintaining reactive, planned, and compliance services across the campus for all staff, students, and visitors.
About the Role:
* Responsible for undertaking planned preventative and reactive maintenance throughout university buildings, ensuring adherence to operational, regulatory, and statutory compliance requirements.
* Ensure records of maintenance are kept up to date and of high standard.
* Maintain the operational performance and safety of buildings at all times.
* Liaise with specialist sub-contractors, building engineers, and clients to maintain high-quality service delivery and system uptime.
* Optimize and analyze system performance, troubleshoot, and offer creative solutions.
* Develop familiarity with the operation and recovery of all critical systems within the building portfolio.
* Perform planned preventative maintenance, report faults, and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
* Update work schedules and reprogram as necessary.
* Maintain Safe Systems of Work and update as required.
* Manage fault finding and conduct statutory system and asset testing, reporting accordingly.
* Handle emergencies and breakdowns responsibly.
* Deliver and comply with statutory, environmental, health, safety, and quality standards applicable to the university environment.
* Minimize plant failure risks and promote proactive maintenance processes.
* Participate in a 24-hour on-call system providing emergency services during non-working hours, weekends, and holidays.
* Undertake training to qualify as Authorised / Responsible / Competent Person as required.
* Perform other duties as reasonably required within the department.
* Deliver high customer service and participate in training as needed.
This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) with an indefinite contract.
About You:
Successful candidates will possess the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
* Level 3 award/certificate in mechanical field or equivalent, or a time-served mechanical apprenticeship, with strong competencies in mechanical trades.
* Good knowledge of engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.
* Understanding of health and safety obligations regarding maintenance activities.
* Effective communication skills, including verbal communication.
* Ability to work with an iPad managing work via CAFM system and proficiency in IT (Excel, Teams, Microsoft Office).
* Team player with a flexible attitude, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent customer service skills, capable of providing guidance on requests.
Desirable Criteria:
* First Aid certification.
* Knowledge of working in critical environments.
* IOSH Working Safely certification.
* BMS knowledge.
#J-18808-Ljbffr