Maintenance Engineer

My client the UK's leading charity for children with neurological injury is seeking experienced Building Services Maintenance engineers to join the team in helping them maintain and repair multiple buildings on site.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will report directly to the Senior Engineer.

They are seeking a qualified and highly experienced engineer to join the team in supporting maintenance services 7 days a week across multiple sites.

The post holder would need to be capable of performing a wide range of tasks across various trades including but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, tiling and drainage.

You will need to be able to prioritise your workload and work efficiently to complete assigned tasks to a high standard and quality and to prepare materials, tools, and equipment for efficient use throughout the day. Problem-solving skills are crucial in this role as the trust is moving away from a high level of dependency on contractors. Identifying and resolving issues in house is one of the key purposes of the role along with ppm’s (planned preventative Maintenance) and planned inspections/ tests.

You will be expected to use our CAFM software to receive, raise and complete work orders.

More details on duties below

Responsibilities:

• Inspect, fault find, and repair buildings and services.
• Adapt to changing work environments and urgent requests.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance.
• Complete tests and inspections.
• Review and develop policies and procedures.
• Manage fixed oxygen systems.
• Use CAFM system for job management.
• Follow plans and specifications for safe work completion.
• Determine and procure necessary materials and tools.
• Communicate updates and manage disruptions.
• Supervise subcontractors as needed.
• Support Project Manager on in-house projects.
• Complete condition reports.
• Undertake general estate duties (e.g., gritting, litter picking).

Skills and Requirements:

• Ensure timely completion of H&S compliance tasks.
• Proficient in using CAFM systems.
• Participate in on-call duties for out-of-hours support.

Applicants would need to have a trade qualification (or experienced over a number of years in a multitude of trades)

Full driving licence

Experienced in using CAFM

Experienced in FM/Building services 

COSHH Trained

Asbestos awareness

Fire alarm testing

Knowledge of H&S regulations

experience in reviewing risk assessments and method statements 

Working a 37.5hour week between the hours of 0700 - 1900 plus weekends 1 in 4 - 0800 - 1600

Salary 38.5k + benefits

Working Mon - 37.5 hours per week between the hours or 7am - 7pm and weekends one in 5 - 0800 - 16.00.

Salary up to 38k + benefits