Mechanical and Electrical Technician

International Centre For Life (Property) Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is looking for a skilled Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join their facilities team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will oversee the maintenance of building systems, ensuring they operate effectively to support tenants' key activities. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in an engineering discipline and proven experience in mechanical and electrical services. The role offers up to £16.50 per hour, with additional benefits including wellbeing initiatives and discounted car parking.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan with 24/7 GP service

Discounted car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical services.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Competent IT skills and good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building systems to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Carry out planned and reactive repairs, including out of hours work.
• Monitor compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and policies.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical services

Health and safety legislation

Building management systems (BMS)

IT skills

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in engineering discipline

Job description

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Life Facilities Team manages and maintains the buildings and physical environment within which Life and its associated elements operate. It generates income from renting space to tenants within the Centre and from the operation of the Times Square Multi-storey car park, which has 635 spaces.

Job Title: Mechanical and Electrical Technician

Salary: up to £16.50 per hour, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time, (40 hours), permanent

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced Mechanical and Electrical Technician to join our busy in-house facilities team. Working to the Mechanical and Electrical Manager, you will ensure building systems across the portfolio are kept fully operational and well maintained to support delivery of key activities on site, including research undertaken by our principal tenants, Newcastle University and the NHS. Duties include carrying out planned works and reactive repairs, which may involve out of hours working. The post holder will work closely with a team of external contractors and monitor compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), policies and procedures.

We are seeking someone with proven experience in mechanical and electrical services, who has completed a recognised NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline. You will have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, building management systems (BMS), competent IT skills and be a good communicator. A team player, well-organised and with a flexible, self-motivated approach is essential.

Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by 18 January 2026.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the Northeast Better Health at Work Scheme.