Mechanical Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties/Responsibilities
EMCOR UK are offering two Full Time Permanent opportunities for Mechanical Technicians to work in Central London on one of our defence clients' sites. Due to nature of our client's work, high level security clearance is required to fulfil this position. As such, we can only consider candidates who hold a British passport/are a British National and have lived in the UK for the last 10 years consecutively and do not hold Dual Nationality.Job Purpose: To ensure the delivery of mechanical services to the Client contract in compliance with the contract deliverables and KPIs. Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all site mechanical systems, ensuring they are operated, maintained, diagnosed, and repaired to the appropriate statutory, regulatory and Client standards
- Reporting any equipment or performance issues to the Engineering Manager
- Analyse the testing and inspection data, reporting your finding to Engineering Manager
- Work in conjunction with projects to control and maintain mechanical drawings, procedures and certificates as required by EMCOR and Client
- Proactive engagement in LCAM system reviews ensuring continuous improvement of systems under your control
- Data integrity in Agility / CAFM systems is reviewed and meets or exceeds statutory requirements
- Proactive engagement in capital projects and site minor works (SMW) that add or modify elements of systems under your control
- Provide specialist advice and support for all Technical Services management activities associated with all building services
- Attend the site out of hours as part of call out system, in cases of emergency when the sub-contractor, security operations or management request support
- Assistance in the preparation of specialist estimates / quotations as required
- Where applicable hold the responsibility for allocated work orders from receipt to completion
- Manage and Monitor the QFM and Building Management Systems
Person Specification
- Qualified to HNC or appropriate apprenticeship level in mechanical engineering
• Experience of installation, testing, maintenance, and operation of mechanical systems
• Experience of standby power systems.
• Experience of safe working practices, permit to work systems and GxP environments
• Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of key operational procedures e.g. time sheets, planned maintenance systems, Quality and Health & Safety
• Experience of positively dealing with the resolution of customer problems within specific contracts
• IOSH Working Safely
• Willingness to train, update and improve themselves for the benefit of the contract
• A strong Technician with gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people
• An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and an ability to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands
• The energy and infectious enthusiasm to get things done
• Work to tight timescales, under pressure, high level of written technical standards
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension schemes
- Cycle scheme
- Company sick pay
- Flexible Working policy where applicable and feasible
- Employee benefit discounts including childcare vouchers
- Personal Development opportunities: our appraisal process is designed to identify your training needs and the personal development goals needed to progress your career.
• Creating Balance; our steering group promotes Diversity and Inclusion throughout our business.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing; Mind is our EMCOR UK charity, and as such mental health and wellbeing is an important topic for us. To support this we have an Employee assistance programme available to you with free advice on dealing with personal problems such as; debt, legal issues, relationships, addictions and stress.
- Charitable Giving and Community; we offer two days off per annum for you to support your chosen charity.
- Recognising Excellence; our annual Employee Excellence Awards are designed to recognise and reward individuals or teams for their outstanding contribution and performance at work
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Technician roles across EMCOR UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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