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Serco: Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre
Permanent, Full Time
Up to £38,000 per annum + Additional Payment of £140 when on call
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
What you’ll need to do the job
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.
Why Serco
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
Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to
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