Job Description

Mechanical Services Technician (Fixed Term until 27 August 2027) - PKC11715
£34,331 - £37,878
Pullar House, Perth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Mechanical Services Technician, within Perth & Kinross Council.

The post will form part of the Energy and Engineering Team within Property Services which is responsible for the provision of a wide range of building related services to public buildings.

The role has been created to allow the council to continue with improvement works including statutory compliance throughout its estate portfolio.

The role will require co-ordination of all Mechanical infrastructure including gas and water services in accordance with relevant regulations and standards within the council’s operational buildings.

The works are anticipated to be carried out during normal working hours; however, there may be instances when the post holders will be required to work out with these hours to minimise disruption to services.

There is also an expectation that the post holder will work on other Mechanical and Energy related Infrastructure projects such as replacement heating and ventilation systems, BMS upgrades.

An additional part of the role will be the requirement to meet future energy savings targets and can incorporate new and low carbon technologies into all designs and proposals providing a cost-effective energy efficient solution.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

Are you a time served Gas Engineer looking for a position with excellent benefits?

We are looking for an individual who is gas safe qualified ideally in both domestic and commercial installations, although consideration will be given to applicants with domestic only. To undertake the role, we require excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to complete and implement projects within target deadlines. Some design and contract management experience would also be advantageous for the role.

You must be capable of developing innovative solutions and provide technical support, whilst being self-motivated and confident with excellent communication skills to establish good working relationships.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Property Professionals you will engage effectively with a wide and diverse audience including Technical and non-Technical.

It is expected that the individuals will have knowledge in the use of some computer aided packages such as Microsoft Office and use of other packages such as Autocad would be advantageous.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. The successful candidate will have access to further training and support for continued professional development.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Keith Logan, Lead Officer by emailing KLogan@pkc.gov.uk

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.