Building Maintenance Engineer

Home Bargains; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Contributory pension

Store discount 10%

Stream platform benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plans and cancer cover

UK-wide discounts

Job summary

Home Bargains in Amesbury invites applications for a Building Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering, Automation and Facilities team at our distribution centre. You will drive planned preventative maintenance, quickly address issues to minimise downtime and keep facilities running smoothly, while supervising contractors and developing apprentices.

You'll work a mix of electrical and mechanical tasks, read drawings, and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 electrical/mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Experience with planned preventive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventive maintenance tasks in ARMS.
• Identify and rectify faults to minimise downtime.
• Handle repair and work requests for distribution centre and offices.
• Supervise on-site contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain inventory of critical spares for maintenance operations.
• Develop technicians and apprentices and coach them in their development plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Welding

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance planning

Independent worker

Working at heights

Education

Engineering Level 3

Tools

ARMS system

Job description

• £44,331.54 per annum plus (plus 19% night shift allowance paid between 10pm - 6am).
• Average 38.61 hours per week.
• 4 on 4 off, 12 hour night shifts from 6pm - 6am

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Stream - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive colleague discounts, savings opportunities and much more

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a Building Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering, Automation and Facilities team at our Amesbury Distribution Centre.

As a key player in our facility, your primary focus will be on planned preventative maintenance, swiftly addressing issues to minimise downtime and keep our distribution centre and office facilities running smoothly. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll supervise contractors, manage assets, and contribute to the development of technicians and apprentices, leveraging technology and applications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Working alongside our team of engineers and technicians, you'll contribute to our commitment to safety, performance, and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that's shaping the future of warehouse maintenance and operations!

Job Overview

• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Execute all scheduled PPM tasks in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to standards set by the facilities maintenance work management system (ARMS).
• Fault Finding and Rectification: Identify and rectify faults within the building maintenance scope, guaranteeing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Repair and Work Requests Handling: Address repair and work requests promptly for distribution centre, office facilities, role cages, and ancillary equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Contractor Supervision: Oversee on-site 3rd party contractors, ensuring completion of all required documentation and adherence to safety protocols.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory of critical spares through the inventory control system to facilitate smooth maintenance operations.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safe systems of work policies and procedures, particularly when working at height or in confined spaces.
• Asset Management and Development: Contribute to the development of the ARMS asset management system, ensuring accurate records and efficient maintenance scheduling, while also providing support and coaching to technicians and apprentices in their development plans.
• Issue Escalation: Escalate any issues or problems encountered during planned or unplanned maintenance activities to the Building Maintenance Team Manager for resolution.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship desirable or qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
• A mix of the electrical and mechanical skills
• An understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics is preferable
• Welding experience preferable although full training is provided
• Working at heights is essential
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawing
• Excellent problem solving and fault diagnosis skills
• Ability to plan and organise work schedules between production requirements
• Ability to work with on own with minimal supervision is imperative
• Ability to remain calm when under pressure
• Ability to priorities conflicting issues that require resolutions