Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician Salary: £38,000 - £42,150 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Norwich About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join a busy facilities and engineering team responsible for maintaining a diverse range of critical mechanical systems and technical infrastructure across a large, complex site.

This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the reliability, performance, and compliance of essential plant and equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in planned preventative maintenance, reactive fault-finding, and supporting critical operational environments.

The position requires a proactive individual with excellent troubleshooting skills, a strong mechanical background, and the ability to respond effectively in both routine and emergency situations. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a wide range of mechanical building services and infrastructure.

Maintain and service specialist equipment and plant to ensure safe and reliable operation. Support the operation of critical mechanical systems including hot water generation, HVAC plant, generators, UPS-supported environments, CHP systems and associated equipment.

Diagnose faults and implement effective corrective actions to minimise downtime. Monitor and support Building Management Systems (BMS) to optimise performance and efficiency. Respond to alarms, system failures and emergency situations in a timely and professional manner.

Assist with the maintenance and testing of life safety systems and associated infrastructure. Maintain accurate maintenance records, work reports and compliance documentation. Support audits, inspections and investigations where required.

Contribute to energy efficiency, continuous improvement and operational resilience initiatives. Provide support and cover for supervisory responsibilities when necessary. About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Previous experience maintaining complex mechanical systems, building services, or critical infrastructure.

Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Experience working within regulated or technically demanding environments. Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS). Understanding of statutory compliance requirements and health & safety legislation.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent record-keeping and technical reporting skills. A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or ...

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