Mechanical Technician

Here at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre, we have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-skilled Technician to join our FM team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), where we are responsible for all aspects of detainee safety, security and welfare provision.

You will carry out routine HVAC, Mechanical and some electrical Engineering work, preventative maintenance, and repairs alongside assisting in multi trade support of other members of the FM service team.

Some of the daily Technician duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that various pre planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date and maintained as may be required


• Complete the duties of an HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical Engineer in accordance with recognised training and qualifications


• Carry out fault finding and defect rectification to items of installed plant and equipment as may be defined and specified


• Escort contractors around the site as and when required in accordance with written procedures
  
  First and foremost, the successful post holder must hold a HVAC/Mechanical (C&G, NVQ) - electrical qualification desirable


You will be confident prioritising workloads, flexible and proactive, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement to working approach.

Finally, flexibility is a must - you will be a team member of the Facilities "Out of hours" call out roster.

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Meaningful and vital work: As part of a highly collaborative team, you'll be able to strongly influence hiring managers efforts that help us deliver vital services.

A world of opportunity: Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find.

Great people: You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work.

What we offer


• A competitive salary



• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• Serco benefits package including cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.


• An autonomous and supportive culture


• Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment