Mechanical Shift Engineer

Stevenage
2 weeks ago
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Mechanical Shift Engineer | £48,000 + £12,000 Shift Allowance | 4on 4off (Days & Nights) Commercial/ Pharmaceutical | Hertfordshire

Due to increased demand, we are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Shift Engineer to work at a large pharmaceutical contract based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. You will be part of the mechanical team, carrying PPM and Reactive maintenance duties across the estate.

Duties: Mechanical Shift Engineer:

  • Provide general mechanical/ HVCA/ Building services maintenance support on all buildings and plant.

  • Implement all mechanical maintenance and corrective works on the site in accordance with Maintenance Instructions, client and site specific procedures.

  • Perform testing and inspecting of mechanical systems in accordance with industry standards.

  • Provide accurate feedback and information including but not limited to completed test sheets, routine rounds inspection sheets and work dockets containing durations of maintenance activities and observations.

  • Ensure that all plant and systems are maintained and operated in order to provide maximum efficiency, availability and reliability.

  • Carry out remedial and/or refurbishment works arising from breakdown or maintenance inspections.

  • Respond to reactive maintenance/breakdown calls for the helpdesk and carrying out remedial work as necessary, providing feedback information to customer and helpdesk as required.

  • Assume the role of Competent Person (mechanical) as authorised by the Authorised Person Controller.

  • Develop and retaining knowledge of site system failures and their causes and effects.

  • Carry out condition based monitoring surveys.

  • Carry out minor new works installations and testing.

  • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of plant and adjacent areas.

  • Undertake defect surveys on electrical plant and systems and providing reports as requested by engineering management.

  • Assist the mechanical Supervisor in providing information for technical and incident reports.

  • Develop and retain a full knowledge of the operating characteristics of the site generation plant in order to provide monitoring attendance when running for emergency or test purposes.

  • Provide holiday and sickness cover for shift colleagues.

  • Perform other reasonable duties as agreed with client management.

    Employment Package: Maintenance Electrician:

  • £48,000 Salary dependant on qualifications + 25% Shift Allowance (£12,000)

  • Hours:06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00

  • Shift Pattern: 4on 4off

  • Status: Permanent, PAYE - Paid monthly.

  • 20 days paid annual leave + Company pension.

  • Company funded training, development and up-skilling

    Candidate Profile:

  • The ideal candidate will have the relevant C&G, BTEC level 3, ONC/OND or NVQ level 3 in a mechanical discipline

  • The candidate will be qualified and/or trained in other building service disciplines including HVCA and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in a building service environment.

  • The candidate will be articulate, numerate and IT literate.

  • Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred.

  • Being commercially aware puts the candidate at an advantage.

  • Good all round knowledge of Facility Management and Building Services Engineering

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