G4S

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Salary: £39,507 to £41,483 per annum + £150/week Call-Out

Working Hours: Permanent, Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday Shifts 7am - 16.00 & 08.00 - 17.00 plus required to be on call out 1 week out of 6 weeks.

Location: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, OX3 7LD

Looking for a role where your technical skills actually save lives? We’re hiring a Mechanical Technician to join the team at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.

About the role:

As Mechanical Technician you will execute planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on pumps, air handling units (AHUs), and associated plant systems as assigned whilst providing rapid response to site incidents, troubleshooting effectively to minimise operational disruption and system downtime.

You will support the successful delivery of mechanical projects and system upgrades in line with contract requirements. Ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed to a high standard, supporting the long-term reliability of site infrastructure

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Excellence: Deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance on pumps, air handling plant, and associated systems.
• Incident Response: Act fast to diagnose faults and minimize operational downtime during critical breakdowns.
• Contractor Management: Oversee and escort third-party contractors, ensuring their work meets our strict safety and quality standards.
• Digital Workflow: Manage your day through a mobile PDA device to track work orders and update statutory logbooks in real-time.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify ways to improve service delivery and site efficiency.

Essential:

• Qualifications: Mechanical NVQ/BTEC Level 2. You must also hold (or be ready to sign off on) MGPSCP & VCP.
• Experience: At least 5 years in a facilities maintenance environment, preferably within a complex or high-stakes site.
• Technical Knowledge: A deep understanding of building engineering services and electrical isolation safety.
• Participation: To be able to participate in a shift rota.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

You will be valued and supported, and provided with first class training and competitive benefits.

Benefits:

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through SPARK, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• Training and development catered to you
• Uniform Provided
• Annual leave entitlement – 20 days plus bank holidays
• NHS Pension Schemes
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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