We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time, Mechanical Technician (Compliance) to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Asset Management Team.

About the team:

You will join the Risk & Compliance team at a time of significant change with an ambitious improvement programme underway.

About the role:

• To undertake site monitoring duties for gas & mechanical installations, major refurbishment and repair projects across all Council domestic & corporate property portfolios.
• To monitor contractors’ performance, undertaking such inspections as may be necessary.
• To maintain up to date and accurate records and produce site reports related to projects.
• To assist in the delivery of projects in accordance with all compliance regulations and British Standards.
• Ensure consultants’ and partners’ compliance with SCC’s specification and policy procedures.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

About you:

• HND in Mechanical Engineering or Heating & Ventilation or similar relevant qualification to Level 2 NVQ or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a Social Housing environment. (Local Authority or Housing Association).
• Technical knowledge of domestic and commercial gas & mechanical systems, together with general engineering practices.
• Good all-round IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and an understanding of databases.
• To be a competent communicator, both verbally and written, to a range of audiences (both individuals and to groups) at a variety of levels (i.e. tenants, officers, members etc).

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

For further information on our benefits package please visit:  Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the Mechanical Technician (compliance) please contact Chris Kirby on Chris.Kirby@southampton.gov.uk.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk  
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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