Mechanical Fitter

Emcor Uk
London
3 weeks ago
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Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 07: 45 - 16:30 (16:15 on Fridays), 9 day working fortnight (every 2nd Friday off, PAID)

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays - Plus additional 26 days off (59 days off a year), Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.

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.

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

What you'll do:

  • Ensure all Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance is completed to schedule ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Support the Line Manager in the day to day implementation of EMCOR policies, procedures and standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities and provide high quality services to customers.
  • Perform rectification of defects, ensuring all safety and performance standards are met in accordance with the contract.
  • Carry out routine maintenance work associated with all mechanical systems.
  • Supervise specialist contractors and ensure all certifications / documentation is completed in accordance with the client and EMCOR’s requirements.
  • Liaise with and respond to the Helpdesk ensuring urgent maintenance tasks are responded to within appropriate timescales.

Person Specification

Who you'll be:

  • This position requires ONC / OND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in the relevant job specific discipline
  • Proven experience within a building services environment
  • Knowledge of PSSR 2000 / Confined Space, Legionella and Permit to work systems.
  • Articulate, numerate and IT literate
  • Good all round knowledge of facilities management and building services engineering.
  • The ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the field of assurance / health and safety .
  • Have good decision making and communication skills.
  • Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.
  • Must be able to obtain security clearance(British passport holder and in the UK for 10+ years)

Person Specification:

  • Willingness to train, update and improve themselves for the benefit of the contract
  • Ability to think and react to immediate problems and issues without losing sight of or compromising long term goals
  • High standard of personal integrity and professionalism with the adaptability to change
  • Ability to lead and act with authority when required
  • Proactive approach
  • The ability to make decisions and solve problems
  • 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
  • Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
  • Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
  • 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 andFinancialqueries.

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

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, 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.


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