EQUANS
Lead Technical Operative - Mechanical
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Lead Technical Operative – Mechanical
EQUANS are looking for a Lead Technical Operative – Mechanical to be based in Manchester on our HMCTS contract. This will mainly be based at Manchester Civil Justice Centre. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
General Overview
The primary purpose of the role is to be the site lead on all aspects of the Building services systems at Manchester CJC, directly supervising the ongoing planned and reactive works across the site. To carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide variety of Mechanical Buildings Services Engineering Assets, ensuring all activities are completed in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with the contracted output specifications and Equans processes and procedures. This includes Legionella control and monitoring activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To Lead the site engineering team and be the engineering champion on site to understand how all the site systems operate in harmony in line with the building design.
- Ensure building services optimisation to achieve and maintain environmental conditions.
- Ensure that routine Planned Preventative Measures (PPM) is carried out to the Building services systems infrastructure and plant in accordance with Site task schedules and CAFM.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the sites are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are always swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order.
- Troubleshoot building related issues impacting on the operational performance of the internal conditions I.E. comfort cooling / heating, ventilation etc.
- Ensure that suitable spares are readily available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works.
- To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are always prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of Equans staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
- Assist the HMCTS Technical manager with building services plant and equipment issues, investigations and other such requests such as validation of the “as installed” assets on site.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
- Ensure up to date plant logs are kept at all times.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
- Ensure Equans Processes are followed at all times in respect of CAFM and Total Mobile and other workflow requirements.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with Equans’ Technical and SHEQ processes and client requirements (or approved client system).
- To carry out any other task as reasonably directed by the account management team.
- Participate in the 24/7 maintenance cover (including on call rota) of the Building Engineering Services during normal and emergency activities, assisting in the preparation of emergency and contingency plans. Participate in emergency plans and provide written reports as required.
- The position will require you to provide engineering support in emergency situations to ensure business and operational continuity.
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Client / Customer
- Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests.
- Coordinate quotations with the Area Facilities Manager.
- Production of information for quotations.
Helpdesk - PPM
- Support the Helpdesk as required when reporting or updating planned and reactive maintenance.
- Be available for out of hours call-out support for the contract.
Compliance
- To gain Technical Appointments as required e.g. LVCP/LVAP/Mechanical /Pressure CP.
- Produce Condition / Dilapidation Reports as required.
- Ensure Technical Supervisor is informed immediately if dangerous circumstances occur.
SHEQ
- Be the Equans Safety Ambassador for the site, set the example for the engineering team.
- Ensure you work to company health and safety policy.
- Ensure PPE is safe to use.
- Report accident and near misses in a timely manner using the AIMS system.
- Ensure you follow Method Statements & Risk Assessments for all works.
Impact
Working to high standard of Building Maintenance, we require a fully reliable and competent Lead Engineer - Mechanical who can work on own initiative, within a team or oversee subcontractor’s, producing high quality reports on their findings and work. The role will involve being the face of Equans. Smart appearance, good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the role.
Complexity
The successful candidate will have the ability to fault find and diagnose and rectify complex Mechanical faults and issues unaided.
Have an excellent knowledge of Mechanical systems, components and the impact of faults on building users.
To plan and oversee Mechanical plant isolation and shut downs for maintenance, inspection or remedial works.
Qualifications or Required Experience
- 5 – 10 years relevant experience working in a similar high demanding role.
Desired but not essential:
- IPAF
- PLASMA
- Full UK Clean Driving License
Essential:
- Post holders must be able to pass and maintain BPSS
- Circa 5 -10 years relevant experience working as a Mechanical Engineer within a FM environment
- City and Guilds - Mechanical Engineering Services NVQ Level 2 or higher.
- Competent Person Mechanical and Pressure Systems (CPMPS)
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What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- 24 days annual leave
- 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 WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
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.
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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.
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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