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Dacorum, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Mechanical Engineer based out of our Service Centre in Hemel, covering sites across the UK and occasionally Europe.
Reporting to the Service Centre Operations Manager EMEA, the Mechanical Engineer´s role will be managing all aspects involved in the maintenance/installation works undertaken by the company including the managing/overseeing of equipment dispatched to site.
What a typical day looks like:
All aspects involved in the maintenance/installation works undertaken by the company including the managing/overseeing of equipment despatched to site.
To complete the necessary completion certificates for handover to client and carry out witness testing and associated documentation as required.
To monitor the works and provide reports as necessary as to project status.
To efficiently and effectively direct other employees/contractors engaged in works on behalf of the company.
Without compromising quality, health, safety or the environment efficiently manage projects to maximise the profits of the company.
To report directly to the designated contracts manager
At all times and in all respects conform to and comply with the proper and reasonable directions and regulations of the company
Interconnection/Testing/Commissioning of LV Switchgear
Promote the broad ownership of risk management
Control hazards to health to prevent work related ill health
Keep pace with change to identify and tackle new risk management challenges
Target ‘zero harm’ to ultimately eliminate defects, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and pollution
At all times and in all respects conforming to and complying with the proper and reasonable directions and regulations of the company.
Be aware of the quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) matters related to the works in hand
Ensure method statements are understood, acknowledged and followed
Ensure the safety and welfare of other people who may be affected by the works in hand
Ensure PPE is used correctly and is in good condition
Ensure work equipment is used correctly and is in good working order
Ensure work at height is carried out correctly and safely
Implement fire prevention measures with respect to work methods and housekeeping
Ensure emergency response and means of escape arrangements are maintained
Report near misses and accidents to the Site Service Manager
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail. You must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment and demonstrate flexibility.
You will be an electrician, ideally with proven knowledge and experience in LV Switchgear
Valid Manual Handling Awareness Certificate, SSSTS cert, ESC Card and UKATA Asbestos Awareness cert
Willingness and eligible to work in the UK and Europe (EU)
Candidates must hold a full, clean manual UK driving licence (Company vans are manual) and have the legal right to work in the UK
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow and develop – we turn jobs into careers.
An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
A merit-based annual pay review
Enhanced annual leave
Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
Referral bonus
Volunteer days
Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
Sick pay scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
Travel opportunities (role dependent
Support in your well-being by access to
Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)
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