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Mechanical Engineer in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline ZR
Edinburgh
1 day ago
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Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.


We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.


Role overview

Location: Stevenage


Salary: Negotiable + Benefits


Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm


Contract Type: Perm, Full Time


About EMCOR UK:


At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.


About the role

Role Overview:


To perform all planned and unplanned mechanical engineering activities relating to the running of an efficient contract and supporting client sites.


What you'll do

  • Support site teams with planned and reactive maintenance tasks, providing maximum efficiency, availability and reliability of services and facilities.
  • Carry out installation works on site
  • Troubleshoot mechanical faults and concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Scope and prepare quotations for Technical Delivery activities
  • Maintain a safety focused, professional attitude to work, able to work unsupervised and apply technical skills required to meet requirements of the contract.
  • Work to defined safe systems of work, policies and procedures and have the acumen to stop work when something is not right, escalate and assist in organising suitable intervention to correct the issue.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, and safety standards in all work activities.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to other maintenance staff or apprentices.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members to ensure safe and timely completion of workload.
  • Tactical implementation of all 'make safe' isolation requirements & initial evidence gathering in mechanical safety incidents.
  • Communication to client departments of completed and planned works
  • Managing subcontractor and supplier works In support of role and TDM requirements
  • Ensure that all operations are undertaken with total adherence to legislative and local Health and Safety regulations whilst actively demonstrating a positive behavioral safety approach at all points of contact.
  • Ensure compliance with the EMCOR Health and Safety strategy

Who you'll be

  • Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in mechanical discipline
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • Demonstrable mechanical experience within a building service &/or industrial environment including Steam and Water systems
  • Demonstrable experience of positive customer interactions within a service provider contract.
  • Great communication, IT and literacy skills.
  • Demonstrable evidence of adherence to quality standards and compliance to regulations in a controlled / regulated environment (Preferably Pharma).
  • Willing to attain Authorised Person (pressure systems) within probationary period and hold this appointment throughout employment (AP appointment is a requirement of the role and attracts an additional payment)

EMCOR UK benefits

  • 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
  • Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
  • Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
  • Refer a Friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
  • GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
  • Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
  • Bike To Work Scheme
  • Paid volunteering and charity days
  • Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.


We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.


Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.


Join us in building a better world at work.


If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.


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