Mechanical Engineer

Equans is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Dungeness, Kent (TN29 9PX) on a permanent basis for our EDF contracts. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview:   
Equans is a leading facilities management Company providing business critical solutions to a broad range of customers across the UK. We succeed by working with passion and by working together.   Equans are looking for an experienced and qualified mechanical fitter with strong maintenance knowledge. The candidate will be expected to join a team of engineers that maintain ventilation systems and associated plant within the nuclear facility.

Impact:  
• Work closely with other engineers and supervisors – providing cover and support as required
• Develop effective working relationships with appropriate parties
• Ability to analyse data and drawings to ensure accuracy 
• Manage time effectively to ensure tasks are handled accurately and in time therefore ensuring we deliver a high standard of work to the business and client.

Complexity:  
• Identification and reporting of areas and procedures that fail to meet expected standards (Safety, Technical and Environmental)
• Appropriate risk assessments undertaken on all work
• Rectifies problems where appropriate (ensuring that the correct procedures are followed)
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner
• Interacting positively with the client and their representatives, proactively sharing information with others
• Ensures work area is protected using appropriate barriers/signs

Qualifications or Required Experience: 
• Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, or similar
• Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems – Mechanical Fitting
• Level 3 Combined Diploma in Process Engineering Maintenance
• Demonstrable, Similar Level of Mechanical or Mechanical Maintenance Experience
• Be willing to provide out of hours cover when required
• Customer focused, confident in their skills and a confident communicator
• Competent in fault finding and diagnostics and procurement of spares
• Be willing to complete role specific training on and off site
• Sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to use computers

Competencies:  
• Required to work as part of a team either leading or assisting in the performance of maintenance activities or installation
• Ability to work with small air handling unit services to large scale ventilation system overhauls
• Experience to confidently diagnose faults, identifying spares and carry out the work efficiently
• Self-motivated and takes ownership of the work.
Due to the complex nature of the site the team work to a strict maintenance instruction whereby a step by step method statement must be followed, failing to do this can cause a serious impact to plant and the safety of others so the post holder must be attentive and compliant at all times.           

What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
24 days annual leave (+ 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?
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.