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