Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Technician to join our growing organisation.
As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supervising the daily operations of our engineering department, ensuring all works and projects are completed on time and to the highest standards as set out in our mission.
Key Responsibilities
* Daily Operations & Maintenance: Perform routine operational tasks within the Engineering team. Conduct fault diagnosis for plant and equipment, covering mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC systems, fabric systems.
* System Efficiency & Safety: Review and optimize building operating systems to reduce energy usage, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory standards for life safety systems and building safety systems.
* Collaboration & External Support: Support third-party suppliers servicing specialized plant and equipment, consult with external engineers and contractors on design and mobilization of plant for new construction, snagging processes for new or upgraded buildings.
* Documentation & Compliance: Maintain and regularly update site documentation in line with best practices, review and implement new regulations applicable to the campus, ensure the asset list is current and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) routines align with manufacturer and legislative requirements.
* Equipment & Asset Management: Ensure business-critical equipment is available and operational, conduct snagging to ensure new installations or upgrades are fully functional and compliant with regulations.
* Team Support & Training: Support the Engineering Supervisor in managing PPMs and reactive tasks, maintain and update training records and other necessary data, participate in training and development programs as required, represent the department and campus professionally.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Relevant qualification in building or building services, trade certifications or equivalent qualifications.
* Experience: Strong technical background, up-to-date knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and best practices, proven experience in property or facilities management, practical understanding and application of BMS (Building Management Systems) and SCADA systems.
Desirable Criteria
1. Skills, Abilities, and Attributes: Consultative and inclusive approach to engagement, strong motivational skills to inspire and guide others, excellent organizational skills to manage tasks and priorities effectively.
2. Methodical, reliable, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, results-oriented with a commitment to achieving outputs, dedication to continuous learning and professional development to support role responsibilities, persistent and proactive in following through on actions and achieving goals.