Mechanical Engineer

Harwell
1 year ago
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Equans is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Oxford on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Harwell is Moderna new Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) site which is responsible for the development and manufacture of its pharmaceutical products. The site consists of manufacturing, clean rooms, laboratory, office and plant rooms. The nature of their business requires their Lab and manufacturing areas to meet clean room standards.

What will you deliver?

  • PPM Execution & Documentation: Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) as per the maintenance specification and ensure that completion is documented in real time using the PDA, including logging start/wait/stop times, travel times, and detailed comments to evidence completion

  • Paperwork & Reporting: Complete all necessary paperwork related to PPM, reactive maintenance, and breakdowns. Submit it promptly to the contract administrator and ensure supplementary documentation or e-forms are completed as instructed by your line manager

  • Customer Interaction & System Updates: Regularly update the customer's Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system with real-time progress, including accurate start/wait/stop times and full descriptions of works undertaken. Ensure all follow-on work is communicated appropriately

  • Reactive Tasks & Improvements: Ensure that reactive tasks are completed efficiently and proactively identify areas for improvement. Report and record any plant failures using quotation forms and submit them to your line manager. Ensure these are also recorded within the CAFM system

  • Fault Management: Swiftly address plant faults and defects to ensure plant remains in serviceable order. Perform work in line with delegated authority and the applicable contract, or as authorized by the client

  • On-Call Duties: Participate in an on-call rota for emergency maintenance support

  • Maintenance Duties: Perform regular maintenance on a variety of systems, including but not limited to:



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* Generator Testing

* Air Conditioning Systems (VAV, VRV, FCUs)

* Air Handling Units

* Pumps & Water Treatment (including Tap Temperature Testing and Outlet Flushing)

* Building Management Systems

* Weekly Fire Alarm Testing

* Heating and Cooling System

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

* 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)

* Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

* Gym membership discounts

* Cycle to work scheme

* Holiday purchase scheme

* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year

* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

* Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

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Recognised industry qualifications

* Availability required for participation in an after-hours standby rotation

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Previous experience in undertaking a similar role

This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers

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