Overview As a Mechanical Engineer you'll provide budgets/estimates and fixed price quotations to clients for minor mechanical/plumbing works. You will also put together small minor works designs and provide pre-construction information as well as assisting in delivering a mechanical cyclical maintenance programme. You'll bring specific experience in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems and hold an NVQ Level 3 certificate in Heating/Plumbing or an equivalent City & Guilds Craft Certificate. Working within the Building Maintenance Section to prepare estimates, tenders, produce minor works designs and carry out contract administration of mechanical schemes in schools, public buildings and housing properties. Support clients and customers with mechanical technical support across a range of systems and buildings. The role also includes providing technical support to clients and supporting the inhouse operational team with planned and reactive maintenance. You will be part of a team assisting in the delivery of a high quality, customer influenced cyclical, repairs and maintenance and installation service. You\'ll also procure and manage contractors and be responsible for health and safety on site, working on your own initiative and as part of a team carrying out works in Schools, Public Buildings and Housing properties all within the Council\'s property portfolio. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive. At Gateshead Council you\'d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexitime and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we\'re confident that it isn\'t just the salary that attracts our staff. Responsibilities

Prepare estimates, tenders, and minor works designs; carry out contract administration of mechanical schemes in schools, public buildings and housing properties. Provide mechanical technical support across a range of systems and buildings to clients and customers. Provide technical support to clients and assist the in-house operational team with planned and reactive maintenance. Assist in delivering a high-quality, customer-influenced cyclical, repairs and maintenance and installation service. Procure and manage contractors; be responsible for health and safety on site. Work on your own initiative and as part of a team delivering works in Schools, Public Buildings and Housing properties within the Council\'s property portfolio.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 certificate in Heating/Plumbing or an equivalent City & Guilds Craft Certificate. Experience in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

Benefits and Team

Competitive Salary: fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience. Outstanding Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension benefits. Generous Annual Leave: 28 days rising to 32 days after 5 years, plus option to buy up to 10 extra days. Flexible Working Hours: up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs). Hybrid & Flexible Working: flexible and hybrid options available. Learning & Development: training and progression opportunities to grow your career. Health & Wellbeing Support: gym memberships and mental health resources. Cycle to Work Scheme: tax-efficient cycle-to-work options. Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: via VIVUP platform for discounts on shopping, travel, and services.

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