G4S
Mechanical Engineer (Shifts)
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Mechanical Engineer - Shifts
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Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking for a rewarding career?
G4S Facilities Management is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Cheltenham.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: From £43,469.80 Per Annum
- Excellent Benefits:
- 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement
- £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part-time)
- Additional allowances for AP duties plus further allowance if holding qualifications for a second trade
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Full-Time: 42 hours/week, 2 day shifts [7am - 7pm], 2 night shifts [7pm - 7am], 4 days off.
About The Role
You will be responsible for providing a range of mechanical engineering services, including:
- Undertake statutory and routine inspections of a variety of mechanical plant
- Respond to defects, undertaking routine repairs as required
- Conduct all work to high standards, ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to SLA, KPIs, site policies, and Health and Safety regulations.
- Monitor and utilize PDA devices for service delivery
- Identify and requisition materials for routine and repair maintenance
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous service improvement
- Support a safe, clean, and healthy working environment.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Maintain a professional attitude and image.
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Who We Are Looking For
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering
- Ability to obtain DV clearance
- Previous experience in a facilities maintenance environment
Desirable:
- Mechanical to electrical conversion course
- IPAF or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of wet systems
- Microsoft proficiency
Join the G4S team today!
Creating a clean, safe, healthy and secure environment for people to work in is vital. Our Facilities Management teams work with some of the most important Government contracts, hospitals and schools. You will be making a difference, enabling and supporting these core businesses.
You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.
Benefits
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through SPARK, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
- 2.5% Golden Hello payment
- Up to £2000 annual retention bonus subject to eligibility criteria
- 24 shifts of annual leave (bank holidays are included in this)
- Progression, training and development catered to you.
- Refer A Friend incentives
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
- Subsidised healthcare plan.
- Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
- Confidential Counselling Services
- 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
- Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
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G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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