People Group Limited

Role: Mechanical Technician (District heating/Energy Centre) Location: East London Salary: Competitive Salary + Pension/Healthcare The Client: My client is a prominent and forward-thinking energy infrastructure provider in the United Kingdom, specializing in the design, delivery, and long-term operation of large-scale decentralized low-carbon utility networks. The company focuses heavily on urban district heating, cooling, and power solutions, managing critical assets that supply sustainable energy to thousands of residential and commercial properties. Renowned for its engineering excellence and commitment to the green transition, the business integrates cutting-edge technologies like industrial heat pumps and waste-heat recovery systems to drive urban centres toward a zero-carbon future. The Role: Due to continued growth, they now require an experienced Mechanical Technician, responsible for ensuring that industrial equipment, machinery and systems are functioning efficiently and safely. The role typically involves regular inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and avoid disruptions created by equipment failures. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance. Troubleshoot faults, diagnose issues, and repair or replace defective parts. Oversee repairs and perform emergency breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime. Preventive Maintenance: Implement and manage the preventive maintenance schedule to reduce unplanned breakdowns. Inspect machines, components, and systems regularly to identify potential issues before they occur. Maintain records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, testing repairs, and replacements. Safety & Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and processes. Conduct risk assessments and compile safe operating procedures to ensure the safe operation of machinery and equipment. Implement, follow and enforce proper safety protocols while performing repairs or maintenance tasks. Oversee the work of specialist contractors. Upgrades & Improvements: Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance safety. Assist in the design and installation of new equipment or system upgrades. Recommend improvements to operational and maintenance processes for increased efficiency. Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance. Ensure parts and tools are available when required and reorder stock to avoid shortages. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logs of maintenance work, including activities, materials used, and downtime. Generate maintenance reports for management, highlighting issues, performance trends, and suggestions for improvement. Review and analyse historical data to predict future maintenance needs. Collaboration & Training: Work closely with team members, and other departments (Asset Assurance Team) to ensure equipment uptime and address maintenance needs. Provide guidance and training to junior technicians and apprentices on proper equipment care and safety. Collaborate with external service providers when necessary for specialised repairs or maintenance. Work closely with the SHEQ and Compliance teams regarding technical appointments, and complete all relevant mandatory training Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnostic tools. Familiarity with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Precision in monitoring and inspecting equipment to prevent potential issues. Soft Skills Required Analytical thinking to evaluate and improve processes. Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members, specialist contractors, and management. Ability to document technical issues and communicate solutions clearly.

Are you a Building Surveyor looking for a progressive, forward-thinking practice? Sick of travelling into Central London? Being overlooked and not heard? Benefits Competitive salary up to 65,000 (depending on experience) Bonus scheme paid Continued career progression Hybrid working 3 days on the office Generous holiday allowance (plus chance to earn an extra 12 days off) Private medical (enhanced family policy) 4x Death in service 100% APC pass rate Annual pay reviews Charity social events A multi-discipline practice in Kent is looking to strengthen with the addition of a Building Surveyor. The consultancy has impressively doubled in size of the last years and boasts employing over 200 professionals across serval offices. Due to the continued success a further position has arisen. The opportunity is to work across the residential, commercial and education sectors. You the successful Building Surveyor will deliver a range of building surveying services across Kent and surrounding home counties. Typical schemes range from 100k - 8million. You will be joining a dynamic and energetic group of professionals, the team is full of approachable and friendly individuals. Collaborative and productive are words to describe the environment, they promote a solutions focus approach. The practice offers full support to encourage continuous growth. Responsibilities Contract administration Project Management Employers agent Design specifications writing Planned maintenance programmes Refurbishment Party wall matters Schedules of condition Building Surveyor BSc in Building Surveying Minimum 18 months years in similar role Ideally started APC or Chartered MRICS Excellent verbal and written communication skills Full UK drivers licence Building surveyor senior building surveyor MRICS MCIOB contract administration party wall matters specification writing defects project management employers agent construction