Overview
Lead Mechanical Engineer – Didcot Site
Location: Didcot
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits
Annual Leave: 25 plus bank holidays
On-Call: Participation in rota required
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the mechanical maintenance function at the Didcot site, delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to meet statutory and contractual SLAs.
- Act as Authorised Person – Pressure Systems, ensuring compliance with AWSL Rules and Policies and managing all related permits.
- Ensure the highest standards and AWSL competencies are delivered and demonstrated.
- Deliver Portfolio M&E PPM and minor works.
- Keep Client, Customer and Team informed through feedback and regular updates.
- Contribute to delivering a quality service with high customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical support, advice and guidance to the Customer and Team.
- Ensure best value by checking resources and materials are suitable to deliver the service.
- Ensure safe delivery of all AWSL works, including those of service partners.
- Produce details of time and materials required for minor works for quoting purposes.
- Build and foster relationships with Client, Customer and AWSL colleagues.
- Ensure Planon system is updated via issued tablet and that all time is accounted for on the timesheet.
- Take ownership of the site delivering exceptional service to the customer.
- Manage and cover call-out responsibilities out of hours when rostered.
- Escort contractors where needed and issue/manage Permit to Work systems.
- Maintain knowledge and implementation of the LOTO procedure.
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant legislation to work on Mechanical Systems.
- Produce suitable risk assessments for typical tasks on Mechanical Systems.
- Prepare Safety Programme and Statement of Isolations, Permits to Work and Standing Instructions in accordance with Safety Rules and Procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Strong, demonstrable competencies in dealing with building services plant.
- Knowledge and experience operating and adjusting Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Knowledge and experience working on HVAC systems.
- 2 years of experience within a similar environment, particularly across multi-site and multi-discipline service delivery.
- Experience with asset/work management systems such as MAXIMO / CAFM on smartphones.
- Oversee and certify the isolation of Mechanical Systems as Authorized Person, and oversee/authorize work on systems isolated by other AP, in accordance with Safety Rules and Procedures.
Qualifications and Training
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent building services qualification
- Legionella (L8) trained and competent
- AP11 or equivalent Authorized Person Mechanical System qualification
- City & Guilds BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulation (Desirable)
- Apprentice trained in an M&E discipline (Desirable)
- Commercial Gas Qualifications (Desirable)
- Commercial F-Gas Qualifications (Desirable)
About Atlas Workplace Services
Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive recruitment process for everyone
At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day. We’re not just another FM provider — we’re a top-10 industry leader committed to doing things differently, with a personal touch, smart technology, and a passion for going the extra mile.
We are part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), supporting a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and pride in what we achieve together.
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