Authorised Person in Northolt

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

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Purpose of Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Authorised Person (AP) to join our Defence Sector, supporting the maintenance and safe operation of mechanical systems across RAF Northolt.

Job Description

In this role, you will act as the technical authority for boilers, pressure systems, and associated mechanical plant, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Authorised Person (Mechanical) for boilers and pressure systems within designated sites.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained in line with JSP 375 and other Defence safety standards.
• Manage and authorise permits to work, isolations, and re‑energisation of systems.
• Carry out inspections, testing, and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance teams and contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and ensure compliance documentation is up to date.
• Liaise with Defence representatives, stakeholders, and Vinci Facilities management to ensure operational continuity.
• Support improvement initiatives, system upgrades, and project works as required.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent) in a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Previous experience as an Authorised Person (Mechanical), ideally within a Defence, MOD, or similarly regulated environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of boilers, pressure systems, and steam installations.
• Familiarity with JSP 375 Volume 2 and relevant statutory legislation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost‑effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top‑ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020.

We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential. Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly. VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.