Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Written By Patrick Wnuk

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Job Description

This company has evolved over the last 125 years to serve the private and public sectors and has a worldwide reputation as a leading facilities management company with strong organic growth.

As a privately-owned company, the first and foremost goal is to satisfy the clients’ needs completely. They firmly believe in providing the clients with custom-tailored and dedicated services instead of a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

Job Purpose

Provide and maintain a high level of building maintenance support to our client’s site. Form part of a team of facilities management support staff, ensuring that the service provided meets the contractual requirements and complies with all current regulations. Ensure all assets are maintained and in a compliant condition at all times.

Main Duties

  • Ensure that the day-to-day planned preventative maintenance activities of building maintenance is completed in line with contractual obligations

  • Ensure all assets are maintained in accordance with the O&M Manuals and Industry standard requirements.

  • Assist in supervising contractors and sub-contractors and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations

  • Ensure that all reactive calls are closed out in line with our contractual time scales

  • Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation and Company policy. (Fire regulations, COSHH, Safe working practices, PPE, PAT testing etc)

  • Ensure all building fabric elements are functional and operational within design parameters and carry out reactive repairs within agreed response and rectification times

  • Keep all plant/rooms / services enclosures clean, tidy safe and secure

  • Assist other engineers / staff with their duties as required

  • Undertake any ad-hoc duties that may be necessary during the course of your working shift

What we are looking for

  • Time served apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ qualification in HVAC.

  • Minimum 5 years of providing service and maintenance on HVAC systems in a commercial environment.

  • NVQ or City & Guilds in the following: Electrical Engineer or equivalent

  • 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

  • City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection

  • Ability to undertake all facets of maintenance and installation requirements as required within the scope of the contract.

  • Be pro-active and have the ability to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults.

  • Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems.

  • Ability to effectively prioritise own workload.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to change / flexible approach to work and working hours

  • Pro-active and positive approach to work.

  • Must have sound interpersonal skills and pay attention to detail.

  • Presented in a clean and tidy manner to represent the company, in the most professional manner possible, utilising the uniform and PPE issued.

  • Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner.

  • Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and its application within role.

  • Previous Experience of using and maintaining CAFM system within Facilities Management contract.

  • Good knowledge of building Statutory Compliance.

  • Able to carry tools and equipment by hand up to 20kg.

  • Able to ascend/descend vertical access equipment; able to work at height.

  • Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.

  • Must be available to take responsibility for out of hours call outs.

  • Preferably own a Full UK Driving Licence

Salary, Package & Benefits

  • Salary up to £40,000 per annum.

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

  • On call allowance and overtime

  • Pension

  • Uniform and PPE provided

Patrick Wnuk https://futureshore.co.uk