Mechanical Technician

Prattwhitney
Glenrothes
2 weeks ago
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  • Support site compliance for UK legislation and Raytheon standards and procedures.* A working knowledge of asset protection and legislation to meet safety, insurance and Raytheon expectations.* Execution of both planed and reactive maintenance tasks.* Installation, fault finding, repair and maintenance of all site mechanical services, plant and equipment.* Maintain building services to include HVAC, and BMS systems* Work as part of the Glenrothes Facilities team, with high collaboration with site EHS and functional teams.* Ability to respond to day to day activities in support of operational and customer needs.* Support site and department “On Call” process* Accountable for the completion of standard or non-standard tasks, within the scope of the function* Delivers activities to support operational objectives for their role.* Makes decisions within parameters set by manager, using job/specialist experience.* Interacts with client or users around specific work efforts and deliverables.* Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standardsThe required candidate should have a background in Facilities/Engineering or in a site support maintenance related role. Their skills should cover the following disciplines and be academically qualified and experienced in mechanical engineering and or plumbing engineering/activities.* Achieved a recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering and or Plumbing activities to City & Guilds or SVQ standards.* Experience in a similar role.* Working knowledge of one functional area through job experience & training in engineering/manufacturing industry.* Have a sound working knowledge of all UK facilities biased statute.* Knowledge of Mechanical plant and equipment maintenance and minor installation activities.* Knowledge of asset protection sprinkler systems* Knowledge of building management systems* Knowledge of HVAC systems.* Water hygiene knowledge and experience* Experience of Microsoft packages.* Flexible in working time ( occasional weekend or out of hours )* Fork lift truck trained beneficial but not essential* Knowledge of Liquid nitrogen systems beneficial but not essential* Planning & Organising* Achieving and Doing* Building Relationships* Delivery through People* Business Awareness* Customer Focus* Contributing to Continuous Improvement* Dealing with Change* Strong communication skills* Works well under pressure* Has eye for accuracy and detail* Competitive salaries.* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)* Company bonus scheme (discretionary).* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.* Enhanced sick pay.* Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave* 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.* Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.* A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.* Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
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