Mechanical Engineer

Job Introduction

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our busy team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

• Planned and reactive maintenance to a variety of mechanical equipment within a office, laboratory and pilot plant environment
• Ensure all pressure systems are isolated, recorded and documented as per permit or isolation processes prior to any work commencing
• Maintenance of Pilot Plant equipment
• Maintenance of steam systems
• Maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Machining of components using drills, lathes and pipe threaders
• Preparation of pressure systems as required for insurance inspection purposes
• Carry out steam boiler blowdowns
• Responsible for self and others to maintain a safe working environment as per the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequent UK and EU amendments.
• Ensure all tasks are risk assessed through site specific or dynamic assessments
• Ensure working areas and plant rooms within pilot plant and Sodexo controlled areas are kept clean, tidy and any issues reported.
• Complete and submit operating documentation accurately and punctually.
• Completion of documentation as required, including purchase requisitions and delivery notes.
• Prepare quotation information
• Take part in on call rota as required.
• Offer support to other functions.

Package Description

• Time served Mechanical Technician, experienced in operating within a Pharmaceuticals Research and development environment.
• Ability to maintain, fault find and repair HVAC equipment such as Air Handling units, extract fans, fan coil units, VAV Systems.
• Knowledge of pressure systems inspections and testing, (including Calorifiers, Pressure Relief Valves and pressure vessel inspections) Plate heat exchangers, and condensate recovery systems.
• Experience working with a variety of pipework systems including LTHW, HPHW, Steam. Medical gasses, compressed air, Vacuum, and hot and cold water systems.
• Ability to take on small projects end ensure standards are maintained throughout.
• Legionella L8 awareness.
• Asbestos awareness.
• Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (MAXIMO/PRIME),  
• Ability to understand evaluate engineering system documents such as Schematic drawings and Operational and maintenance Manuals.
• Experience in the use of Building Management Systems and knowledge of associated controls.
• Have a proactive approach to task completion and team effort.
• Positive outlook and attitude with excellent housekeeping and working practices
• Polite, courteous and excellent communicator with both colleagues and client on work progression
• Portray at all times a professional image to our client.
• Time served Mechanical Technician, experienced in operating within a Pharmaceuticals Research and development environment.
• Ability to maintain, fault find and repair HVAC equipment such as Air Handling units, extract fans, fan coil units, VAV Systems.
• Knowledge of pressure systems inspections and testing, (including Calorifiers, Pressure Relief Valves and pressure vessel inspections) Plate heat exchangers, and condensate recovery systems.
• Experience working with a variety of pipework systems including LTHW, HPHW, Steam. Medical gasses, compressed air, Vacuum, and hot and cold water systems.
• Ability to take on small projects end ensure standards are maintained throughout.
• Legionella L8 awareness.
• Asbestos awareness.
• Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (MAXIMO/PRIME),  
• Ability to understand evaluate engineering system documents such as Schematic drawings and Operational and maintenance Manuals.
• Experience in the use of Building Management Systems and knowledge of associated controls.
• Have a proactive approach to task completion and team effort.
• Positive outlook and attitude with excellent housekeeping and working practices
• Polite, courteous and excellent communicator with both colleagues and client on work progression
• Portray at all times a professional image to our client.

About the Company

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.