Mechanical Site Engineer

A specialist shower solutions provider supplying to the largest outdoor events and festivals in the UK/Ireland is looking for a Mechanical Site Engineer to provide general repair, maintenance and servicing while at events and headquarters in Shepton Mallet during the off-season. The Mechanical Site Engineer will have a time served mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent in work experience, be a problem solver, and a good communicator.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities are split into 2 seasonal blocks:

Summer (May-Sep):

• Be present at the events and customer sites c. 2 months on the road, July and August mainly. Company Caravans are provided for staying on site where necessary.
• Organise the delivery of products by truck, unloading and sighting by HIAB or unloading by Site Telehandler (third-party) and delivery of the services by other contractors necessary to commission per deadline
• Organise cleaning staff arranged by the event or ourselves, and quality check, carry out some cleaning works yourself, depending on the event. Regular maintenance checks and repairs are necessary.
• Work with the events production team and their subcontractors and keep the customer and management updated on progress regularly
• Decommission units, make safe for transport and deal with load-out

Winter (Sep-Apr):

• Devising various projects to identify upgrades or refurbishment requirements on the units
• Carrying out basic electrical, plumbing, metal work, woodwork and various other tasks over the winter period
• Organising routine maintenance and overseeing outside contractors where necessary, performing additional cleaning, electrical, plumbing and gas works on the units. Organising maintenance of the company vehicle.
• Log maintenance of each unit and do comprehensive testing again with outside contractors, where necessary, to ready the units for the next summer season
• Conducting Site Visits to scheduled event locations to familiarise yourself with the event site load-in and load-out routes and installation design and locations. Also, meeting in person and building relationships with the Event Production and Site Management teams. Be best prepared to deliver a high-quality service.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential

• Time served as a mechanical apprentice or equivalent work experience
• Have proven work experience in mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering field
• Evidence of previous relevant projects completed
• Have experience in electrical wiring & basic plumbing
• Must have high energy, be flexible, focused and be able to think on your feet and be able to thrive in high-pressure environments and relish a challenge
• Excellent time and energy management skills, as you will be in high-energy environments
• Full clean driving licence
• Have a category BE or CE licence
• Ability to work on your own as well as in a team

Desirable

• Some experience in metal and woodwork with basic construction knowledge/experience
• Previous gas boiler experience
• Telehandler License and experience driving the same
• Previous experience working in the events industry or industries utilising similar skills and attitudes as set out above

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 DOE

Benefits: bonus, company vehicle and phone, 40 days of holiday included. BH, food and accommodation for onsite work