Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £17.4 – £18.6 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our clients site in Porton Down, Wiltshire.
The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am – 4.30pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday equating to a 37 hour week.
Job Purpose:
To perform all planned and unplanned mechanical engineering activities relating to the running of an efficient contract and supporting the client sites.
Principle Accountabilities:
* Support the Line Manager in the day to day implementation of EMCOR policies, procedures and standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities and provide high quality services to customers
* Ensure all Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance is completed to schedule ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed and submitted in a timely fashion.
* Perform rectification of defects, ensuring all safety and performance standards are met in accordance with the contract and good practice.
* Carry out routine maintenance work associated with all mechanical systems.
* Supervise specialist contractors and ensure all certifications / documentation is completed in accordance with the client and EMCORs requirements.
* Liaise with and respond to the Helpdesk ensuring urgent maintenance tasks are responded to within appropriate timescales.
* Ensure that good housekeeping and working practices are employed and ensure that you represent EMCOR in a professional manner at all times.
Person Specification:
* This position requires ONC / OND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in the relevant job specific discipline
* Proven experience within a complex building services environment (MOD, NHS)
* Knowledge of PSSR 2000 / Confined Space, Legionella and Permit to work systems.
* Articulate, numerate, IT literate and use of PDA hand held devices.
* Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred
* Good all round knowledge of facilities management and building services engineering.
* The ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
* Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the field of assurance / health and safety.
* Have good decision making and communication skills.
* Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.
* Must be able to obtain and retain SC clearance.
* Motivated self starter
* Willingness to train, update and improve themselves for the benefit of the contract
* Ability to think and react to immediate problems and issues without losing sight of or compromising long term goals
* High standard of personal integrity and professionalism with the adaptability to change
* Ability to lead and act with authority when required
* Proactive approach
* The ability to make decisions and solve problems
* Team player with an ability to support other disciplines when required