Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
Temp/Contract
Maintenance Mechanical Engineer - 5305019
Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
EQUANS is global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
ROLE: Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
PAY RATE: £ 21.74 PAYE
JOB TYPE: 3 Months contract - Potential Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
LOCATION: Colchester, Essex, UK (CO4)
HOURS: 40 hours per week - 08:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Major Roles & Responsibilities
Mandatory Requirements
What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.
EQUANS is global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
ROLE: Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
PAY RATE: £ 21.74 PAYE
JOB TYPE: 3 Months contract - Potential Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
LOCATION: Colchester, Essex, UK (CO4)
HOURS: 40 hours per week - 08:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Major Roles & Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services.
- Diagnose faults and complete mechanical repairs and replacements with minimal supervision.
- Service and maintain commercial pumps, pump sets, booster sets, expansion vessels and pressurisation units.
- Maintain HVAC, LTHW, heating, ventilation, plumbing and domestic water systems.
- Carry out water hygiene and Legionella control activities in line with ACOP L8/HSG274.
- Undertake temperature monitoring, TMV inspections, flushing, water sampling support, tank inspections and shower descaling/disinfection.
- Respond promptly to plant breakdowns, emergencies and callouts.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and statutory compliance documentation.
- Work safely in occupied environments and follow RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work.
- Work independently or as part of a wider mechanical/electrical/fabric maintenance team.
- Assist and provide guidance to trainees, apprentices and junior maintenance staff when required.
- Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.
Mandatory Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent mechanical qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- Strong experience in mechanical building services maintenance.
- Experience working within a commercial building maintenance or facilities management environment.
- Proven experience with PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance.
- Experience servicing and maintaining: Pumps / pump sets, Expansion vessels, Pressurisation units, Booster sets, HVAC mechanical plant, LTHW systems, Pipework and distribution systems.
- Water hygiene / Legionella experience is essential.
- Good knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274.
- Experience with water hygiene activities such as temperature monitoring, TMVs, flushing, water sampling, tank inspections and disinfection.
- Ability to fault-find, diagnose and repair mechanical systems independently.
- Experience working safely within occupied buildings/commercial facilities.
- Understanding of risk assessments, permits to work and safe systems of work.
- Ability to complete maintenance and compliance documentation.
- Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
What happens next?
Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.