HVAC/Mechanical Engineer-Justice & Immigration Facilities Mngmt

Serco Group plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service organization in London is seeking an HVAC/Mechanical Engineer to perform routine engineering work and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and strong communication skills, along with the ability to work in a team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Salary reviews

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Paid volunteering day

Paid charity donations

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification is a plus.
• Membership in a relevant professional body is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HVAC, mechanical and some electrical engineering work.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure maintenance schedules are kept up to date.

Skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work to tight timescales

Effective communication

Fault finding

Defect rectification

Education

HVAC/Mechanical and electrical engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ)

Job description

HVAC/Mechanical Engineer – Justice & Immigration Facilities Management

B7 Mechanical Operative

Full-time / Permanent / Monday‑Friday / On‑call Monday‑Sunday

Salary: Up to £33,390 + LWA £6,200 per annum (if applicable)

Serco is looking for a B7 Mechanical Operative. The purpose of the position is to carry out routine HVAC, mechanical and some electrical engineering work, preventative maintenance and repairs.

Main Accountabilities

• Self‑motivation and initiative.
• Ability to work to tight timescales.
• Prioritise workload in a logical and methodical manner.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, both in writing and orally (including good telephone manner).
• Ensure pre‑planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as required.
• Assist in multi‑trade support of other members of the FM service team to complete work.
• Carry out duties of an HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer in accordance with recognised training and qualifications.
• Fault finding and defect rectification on installed plant and equipment.
• Installation of new plant and apparatus as defined and specified.
• Become familiar with operation and maintenance of the various systems and equipment installed on the premises.

Additional Features Of The Role

• Team member of the Facilities “Out of hours” call‑out roster.

What You Will Need To Do The Role

• HVAC/Mechanical and electrical engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ).
• Membership of relevant technical professional body desired but not essential.

Additional Features Of The Role

• Support to the Serco fleet, including work across towage, passenger vessels, pilotage and barges.
• Health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Must obtain Home Office Security Clearance.

What We Offer

• Salary: salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave.
• Training and development: a wide range of learning opportunities with 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, SimplyHealth cash plans, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: savings across around 1,000 retailers, food, clothing, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: dedicated networks for support, sharing challenges, networking, and community.
• Charity: paid volunteering day each year and option to donate to preferred charity tax‑free via Payroll Giving Scheme.

About Serco

Serco is a team of 50,000 people delivering essential public services around the world in defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators committed to redesigning and improving public services for everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT).

Apply

Click the apply button to complete your application promptly. Due to high volume, the closing date may be advanced. Serco values performance and potential and seeks diverse candidates. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We offer flexible working, a hybrid structure, and are a Disability Confident employer recognized with Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the chance to demonstrate abilities at interview.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting