Mechanical Technician

ISS Facilities Services
Glasgow
2 days ago
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Overview

Mechanical Technician. Contract: Government. Location: East Kilbride, G75 8EA. Hours of work: 40. Contract Type: Permanent.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to deliver high-quality mechanical and building services maintenance within a fast-paced, complex operational environment. This role is central to ensuring the reliability, safety and efficiency of mechanical systems across the client’s property, supporting a consistently world-class maintenance service for stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Perform scheduled inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment in line with relevant codes, diagrams and manufacturer instructions.
  • Undertake reactive repairs and troubleshooting to diagnose faults and restore systems to full operation.
  • Observe mechanical systems in operation to identify failures or causes of malfunction, dismantling equipment when required.
  • Inspect mechanical parts for calibration, dimensional accuracy and compliance with specification.
  • Test and calibrate equipment using appropriate test tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Plan and lay out work assignments, determining suitable methods, techniques and materials.
  • Escort contractors and support safe working practices across the site.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessments and method statements, at all times.
Qualifications
  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering 1788 (previous editions considered).
  • Plumbing experience.
  • Proven experience in mechanical building services maintenance including fault-finding, installation, inspection and testing.
  • Experience delivering both reactive and PPM maintenance within commercial properties.
  • Previous exposure to FM or building services environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and documentation.
About the Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant #Bepartofsomethingbigger
#aplacetobeyou #facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing


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