At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep mechanical systems running smoothly and ensure safety in a secure environment.
- Company: Join Serco, a leader in facilities management with a focus on community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, health support, and discounts at over 1,000 retailers.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training, progression, and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rehabilitation and wellbeing while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical engineering qualification and Gas Safe registration preferred.
The predicted salary is between 38814 - 38814 £ per year.
Ready to impact a better future? As a Mechanical Engineer in our Facilities Management team, you'll play a vital role in keeping a secure establishment safe, compliant, and operating effectively. Your expertise will help ensure critical mechanical and gas systems run reliably every day, supporting colleagues, residents, and the wider community. This is work with genuine purpose. You'll be working in a uniquely challenging environment where high standards of safety, reliability, and care really matter. Your contribution helps create a stable, well-maintained setting that supports rehabilitation, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
What you'll do as a Mechanical Engineer:
- Carry out routine mechanical engineering work, planned preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of gas systems.
- Diagnose faults and complete defect rectification on plant and equipment across the site.
- Install new mechanical plant and equipment in line with specifications and standards.
- Ensure maintenance schedules and compliance records are kept up to date.
- Support a multi-skilled facilities management team, including escorting contractors when required.
- Work safely at all times, following statutory requirements, site procedures, and local regulations.
Requirements:
- A recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent trade-based qualification (such as C and G or NVQ).
- Gas Safe registration with experience in both commercial and domestic systems desirable.
- The ability to work independently, manage your workload, and meet tight timescales.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
- A flexible, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Qualified as an Authorised Person (AP) or willing to undertake training and assessment to become an AP desirable.
Vetting and checks:
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
What we offer:
- 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
- Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
- Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity.
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Let's impact a better future, together.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer employer: Serco Group Plc
At Serco, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at HMP Dovegate, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and access to over 1,100 internal courses, ensuring you have the tools to thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact in a secure environment. Join us in creating a stable and rehabilitative setting where your contributions truly matter.
