Purpose:
Provision of all-round engineering support, maintaining the building infrastructure. Have a detailed understanding of all new or current Building Services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings and complying with the Health & Safety/building codes of practice.
It is the Engineers role to support the Contract Delivery Manager at Park House Apartments by being the dedicated engineer for the apartments and an integral member of the team delivering engineering excellence across the full spectrum of services.
The hours of work are days only (08:00 – 17:00) “this could change based on the requirements of the property” there will also be a need to be on a ON-CALL rota for out of hours attendance in the event of emergency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective and efficient manner
* Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work
* Completion of PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.
* Ensure that daily tours are completed and repair or report any defects found via the Landlord helpdesk
* Identification of materials required to be ordered in a timely manner and completion of the internal Materials Request Form
* Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
* Timely implementation and recording of statutory inspections including accurate recording of fire, access equipment and water hygiene records within their specified folders.
* Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off, the quality of work is inspected and recommendations are escalated to the Contract Delivery Manager
* The Shift team will ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
The Engineer will be expected to operate and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:
* Building Management Systems and electrical monitoring
* Blind Control system
* Air handling, air conditioning and terminal units - VAV and CRAC
* Window Vent Systems
* Cooling tower plant
* Domestic water services
* Fire prevention and detection systems
* Sprinklers and wet risers
* Fire alarm and voice alarm
* VESDA
* Fire suppression
* Variable speed drives
* Generators, load banks and controls
* AC, DC single phase and three phase motors
* UPS systems, batteries, static switches and associated controls
* Emergency lighting
* High and Low voltage switch panels and associated breakers
Skills:
Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services
Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with staff and Customers at all levels
Formal qualification in mechanical engineering
Experience as an end user of a Building Management Systems
Intermediate computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing
Qualifications:
Previously Pressure systems Authorised Person
* C&G or equivilent in Mechanical Engineering
* HND/HNC Qualified
* Be conversant with current Health and Safety legislation with relevance to safe working practices. Sound level of administration/organisational skills
Personal Attributes:
Reliable and conscientious
Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of operation – must be enthusiastic to deliver a good service to the Customer
Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of technicians/operatives
Well-presented and approachable manner
Confidence and commitment to providing a high quality, professional service
Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers’ business requirements
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritise work tasks
Adaptable and flexible in approach to work required
Effective problem solving skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Reliable
Detail conscious
Employee Benefits:
· Overtime x1.5 on weekday and x2 on weekends + day in lieu on bank holidays
· Standby rate is £15 per day and £50 on bank holidays
· 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers)
· Ability to buy and sell holidays – buy 5 days & sell 2 days
· Life assurance
· Auto-enrolment company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cycle to work scheme
Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice
Employee discounts with various brands
Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year