Mechanical Heating Engineer

Mechanical Heating EngineerRAF Lakenheath, Suffolk £42,000 - £44,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card Permanent | Full Time | 40 Hours per WeekAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Heating Engineer to join a large and established facilities' management team supporting a high-profile site in Suffolk.This is a varied role where you'll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of commercial heating systems across a large estate, ensuring critical assets remain safe, compliant and operating efficiently.The RoleAs a Mechanical Heating Engineer, you will undertake both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair work on a range of commercial heating and mechanical systems across multiple locations.Key responsibilities include:

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• Servicing, maintaining and repairing oil, LPG and gas-fired heating systems
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• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
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• Ensuring all plant and equipment operates safely and efficiently
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• Completing planned maintenance tasks in line with service schedules
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• Responding to reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs
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• Managing work orders via a tablet-based system and scheduling your own workload
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• Supervising specialist contractors where required
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• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations
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• Maintaining accurate records and reports using digital systems
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• Participating in an on-call rota (approximately 1 in 6/7 weeks)
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What You'll NeedTo be considered for this role, you will have:

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• A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, ONC, HNC or equivalent)
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• Proven experience working on commercial heating systems
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• Current Gas Safe registration
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• Experience with oil-fired boilers and associated plant equipment
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• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
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• Excellent communication and organisational skills
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• A full UK driving licence
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Desirable

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• LPG gas qualifications and experience
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• Knowledge of HVAC systems
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• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
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• Understanding of safe electrical isolation procedures
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Due to the nature of the site, successful applicants must be able to obtain DBS and Security Clearance (SC).What's on Offer?

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• Salary of £42,000 - £44,000 depending on experience
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• Company van and fuel card
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Up to 6% employer pension contribution
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• Life assurance
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• Employee discounts and reward schemes
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• Paid professional membership subscription
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• Volunteer leave
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities
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• Clear career progression within a supportive environment
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• Interesting and varied work across a large and diverse estate
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If you're a qualified Mechanical Heating Engineer looking for a stable, long-term position with excellent benefits and genuine career development opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.Apply now or contact Zack Thurgood at Hays for a confidential discussion.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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