mechanical engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Location: Crawley, West Sussex
- Salary: £20,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Job Type: Contract, full-time
Able Group is a leading nationwide reactive maintenance company covering a variety of trades since 1993, we have an extensive portfolio of fully qualified and time-served engineers.
Due to high demand Able Group are currently looking for plumbers to join our fast-paced working team to cover reactive work for us on a self-employed/sub-contracting basis. Whether you want to top-up your current earnings around your existing workload or find a new revenue stream entirely, fill in the application form or call in and speak with one of our recruitment specialists today. 01702 429692
You will need to:
- Be confident in able resolve issues in a quickly and time efficient manner
- Provide quotes and alternative solutions on jobs when required
- Have qualifications in Level 2 in Plumbing from a recognised governing body (C&G or NVQ)
- Carry sufficient stock to be able to complete most of the basic replace/refit works
- Be willing to cover emergency/time-sensitive works, during normal working hours as well as evenings and weekends
- Have access to your own works vehicle to travel to and from job
- Act in a polite and professional manner
- Be clean and tidy on all works
- Not only do we operate a service for domestic customers, but we also work closely with Estate Agents, Housing Associations and Facility/Property Management, for their everyday property maintenance needs
- Health and Safety QualificationRisk Assessment Qualification (preferred not essential)
We provide:
- A consistent flow of work in your local area
- Advertising across major digital platforms, so you don’t have to!
- 24-hour support from Able Group Head Office
- All necessary site paperwork for completion
- All of your workload managed and assigned to you
- Able Group deal with the customer contact, arranging of works, scheduling of appointments and re-booking when/where necessary
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for mechanical engineer roles across Able Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Repair & Maintenance.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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