Mechanical Technician

  • Storm Recruitment (Swindon)
  • City, Swindon
  • Jun 18, 2025
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Mechanical Technician - Swindon, Wiltshire

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE

37.5 Hours Per Week (Shift patterns vary between (Apply online only) hours for an 8-hour period)

Business core hours - (Apply online only)

Two shift operations (Apply online only) and (Apply online only) (2 early /1 late rotation)

1 in 4 weekend (sat/sun) (Apply online only) or (Apply online only)

1 in 4 on call, call out Thurs Thurs (Apply online only) on the phone to attend site within 1/2hours dependant on min of 2 hrs given per call (average of 20min on site to make safe and go home)

Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician looking for a new opportunity for our client, based in Swindon. This permanent role offers an attractive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience. If you have a background in Mechanical Engineering and are passionate about maintaining critical systems, this could be your next career move!

Main Responsibilities:
  • Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning, and planned maintenance on a variety of services, plant, and equipment, including boiler systems, AHUs, and chiller plants.
  • Provide detailed assessments and risk evaluations for significant shutdowns and operations to the management team.
  • Plan and schedule maintenance activities and coordinate with contractors effectively.
  • Conduct analysis and diagnosis of faults in complex equipment.
  • Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on a range of plant and equipment.
  • Adhere to all relevant workplace regulations, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
  • Proactively develop and review health & safety systems and working practices.
  • Train and mentor apprentices and trainees as directed.
  • Communicate any unrepaired faults or spare parts requirements to supervisors.
  • Participate in on-site and off-site training as needed.
  • Fulfill on-call duties as part of a shared rota covering operational hours.
Profile of a Successful Candidate:
  • Certificate of Higher Education and Level 3 NVQ or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in a similar mechanical engineering environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work shifts covering Monday to Sunday.
Ready to Make Your Move? If this sounds like your next great opportunity, don t hesitate!