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Mechanical Technician

NG Bailey
Plymouth
1 day ago
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Mechanical Technician


Devonport


Perm, Full Time


Competitive Salary on offer + Flexible Benefits + Plus On Call Allowance (1-24)


 


Join NG Bailey Facilities Services and become part of a team maintaining one of the UK’s most historic, complex, and strategically important engineering environments – the Royal Dockyard in Devonport. This is a rare opportunity to work on a nationally significant site where your work directly contributes to critical UK operations.


We are also proud to share that we are in the process of securing the next 10-year contract on the site. This long-term commitment provides a level of job security and stability that is exceptionally rare within the M&E industry, giving you confidence and continuity for the next decade of your career.


As part of our flexible working approach, the role includes an agile working pattern with the potential for occasional Fridays off, supporting a healthier work–life balance while still delivering excellent service across the estate.


 


Key Deliverables



  • Ensure work is undertaken in line with method statements, risk assessments, and NG Bailey health & safety systems, as well as relevant legislation.
  • Deliver excellent service by completing PPM tasks and reactive works within contractual SLAs and KPIs.
  • Demonstrate strong Health & Safety awareness to ensure the safe delivery of all work.
  • Ensure all operational activities comply with internal processes and external regulations.
  • Work independently and oversee reactive works and small projects delivered by others.


The position is Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with participation in a 1–24 call-out rota, all within an agile working framework.


 


What We’re Looking For


We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician with a proactive, solution-focused approach to engineering. You’ll be confident in engaging with clients, explaining technical issues clearly, and outlining necessary actions.


Essential skills & experience:



  • Level 2 qualification in a Mechanical discipline (or equivalent).
  • BMS experience, multi-skilled capability and/or HVAC certifications.
  • Experience in servicing, repairing, and installing HVAC equipment.
  • Small mechanical installation works (pumps, valves, taps, etc).
  • M&E fault finding.
  • Control panel PPMs and actuator work.
  • BMS systems such as Trend, Honeywell, Siemens (e.g., resets, hot/cold control, boiler-related tasks).
  • Experience with pumps, AHUs, FCUs, filters, belts, and pulleys.


 


Benefits:


We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 



  • Competitive Salary on offer + Flexible Benefits + Plus On Call Allowance
  • Sick Pay
  • 25 Days Holiday plus Bank holidays
  • Pension with employer contribution
  • Personal Wellbeing and 2 x Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
  • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
  • Personal development programme



Next Steps: 


As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  


We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 


 


About Us: 


We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 


Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 


Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 


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