Commercial Electrical / Mechanical Engineer - #2167938

Location: Liverpool and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: Immediate

DCE Commercial is looking for an experienced and fully qualified Commercial Electrical / Mechanical Engineer to join our established team based in Liverpool.

This is a varied and rewarding role involving the installation, servicing, inspection, maintenance and repair of specialist machinery and equipment, including equipment used within school Design & Technology (D&T) departments.

We're looking for a practical, technically capable engineer with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills who enjoys working across different environments and equipment types.

Specialist training will be provided where required, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop additional skills.

Reactive Repairs & Maintenance

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures in machinery and equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective repairs.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Identify faults and recommend appropriate remedial work.

Design & Technology Machinery

• Carry out routine preventative maintenance and compliance servicing on machinery within school D&T departments.
• Work in accordance with BS 4163:2021, the relevant health and safety standard for design and technology in educational establishments.
• Inspect, service and maintain workshop machinery to support safe and reliable operation.
• Complete relevant inspection records and maintenance documentation.
• Specialist training on D&T machinery and compliance requirements will be provided where necessary.

LEV Inspection & Testing

• Develop the skills required to undertake Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) inspection and testing.
• Inspect and test dust and fume extraction systems in accordance with applicable COSHH requirements.
• Identify system defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Training and development will be provided to achieve the required competencies.

Installations

• Carry out installations of machinery and commercial equipment.
• Assist with equipment positioning, assembly, connection and commissioning.
• Ensure installations are completed safely and to the required standards.

• Fully qualified Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer with relevant recognised qualifications.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic and repair skills.
• Experience in machinery servicing, maintenance and installations.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training where required.

The following would be advantageous but is not essential:

• Experience maintaining machinery in school D&T departments.
• Knowledge of BS 4163:2021.
• Previous LEV inspection and testing experience.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements relating to dust and fume extraction.
• Experience repairing and maintaining sewing machines.
• Previous experience working in educational environments.

As this position involves working in educational establishments, the successful applicant will be required to obtain:

• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Children's Barred List clearance, where the role is eligible and the check is legally required.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of the relevant safeguarding checks.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Company van provided.
• Company uniform, mobile phone and tablet.
• Monday to Friday, typically 8:00am–4:30pm.
• No regular evening or weekend working.
• Optional overtime opportunities.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Specialist training in D&T machinery compliance and LEV inspection and testing.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Supportive working environment with varied and interesting engineering work.

Monday to Friday, typically 8:00am–4:30pm.

There is no requirement for regular evening or weekend work, and overtime is entirely optional.

If you're a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with strong fault-finding skills and are interested in a varied position offering specialist training and long-term stability, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV detailing your qualifications, experience and relevant technical skills.

• Applicants must meet the essential qualification and experience requirements outlined above.