Mechanical Engineer

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in at Sullom Voe Terminal Power Station in Shetland on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the mechanical engineering and maintenance at the Plant in co-operation with the Electrical and C&I Engineers. The goals are to ensure optimal long-term availability of the plant, to preserve the value of the assets and to meet set health and safety, environmental and financial targets.

What will you deliver?

• Responsible for efficient planning and execution of maintenance activities associated with the plant, including the stores and workshops management
• Responsible for managing Technicians and Contractors working for the site ensuring their health and safety, as well as their performance
• Required to respond to plant and equipment breakdowns both during normal working hours as well as outside normal working hours
• Implement maintenance activities, during planned and unplanned shutdowns to ensure optimal long-term availability of the plant and to preserve the value of the facility within approved budget
• Manage maintenance statutory inspections ensuring all documentation is completed and up to date

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Possess SVQ III to SVQ IV or HND Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) qualifications

• Possess an IOSH (or equivalent) safety qualification, training will be given

  Familiar with Permits to Work systems

• Knowledge and experience of associated repair methods in mechanical machinery and materials

• Experience in supervising own team and contractors to deliver maintenance plan and agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Experience in working with a Computerised Maintenance Management System

• Demonstrate a good understand of health, safety and environment legislation relevant to heavy process or power industry

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. 

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.