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About the Role

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Officer – Mechanical within the Maintenance Delivery team based at the Asset Management location in Wallasey.

This role is integral to the Maintenance Delivery team who will act as the Principal Contractor for LCRCA when delivering maintenance and projects across all Mechanical, Systems and Electrical (MSE) assets.

This role will be responsible for all mechanical asset performance by developing and implementing planned maintenance programmes and delivering internal investment projects on time and in budget.

This role will contribute to strategic asset management and lifecycle of assets across the LCRCA estate.

The MSE team are the statutory compliance duty holders for all MSE related activities and will strive to continually improve health and safety of the team and trades by innovative use of technology and reviewing maintenance practices. The Senior Officer – Mechanical will report to the Mechanical, Systems and Electrical Maintenance Programme Lead.

Working hours are flexible across a 35 hours week covering Monday to Friday.

About the person

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with an HNC/D in a mechanical engineering discipline and/or a proven track record of efficiently managing and supporting mechanical maintenance programmes, teams and contractors to a high standard, whilst ensuring that the health, safety and wellbeing of the team, customers and the public, is at the heart of everything you do.

We are looking for candidates who are team players with a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, and who are committed to upholding our core organisational values: LCR First, Respect, and Action Focus.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1. Experience in managing mechanical maintenance within an industrial environment
2. Demonstrable knowledge of H&S legislation
3. Full UK driving Licence

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption), are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa