Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer

Gold Group
Blackburn
3 months ago
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Brief

Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer needed for a well known Facilities Management organisation based in Blackburn who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer that takes pride in their work.

The successful candidate would need to have completed a Mechanical apprenticeship as well as having an NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent.

Benefits

Salary: £42,000 per annum
24 day's holiday
Variable annual bonus based 5-15%
Pension Plan
Career Progression

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer will include:

To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical building services. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
Represent in a respectful and professional manner.
Be responsible for all aspects of regulatory and HTM specific maintenance to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical, HVAC specific assets and associated building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
Respond in a timely manner to ad-hoc breakdown requests as identified by supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.
Assist in Carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
Assist in Carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.
Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.

What experience you need to be the successful Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer:

Completed a recognised Mechanical apprenticeship
Previously worked within a complex maintenance environment.
NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent
Experience of working on or with AHU's, Chilled and Portable Water Systems, A/C units, etc.
Pipe Fitting Experience (desirable)
PPM & Reactive Work and supported project works
Authorised Person VentilationThis really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Mechanical HVAC Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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