Building Maintenance Engineer

Home Bargains; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer at their distribution center in Amesbury. This role focuses on planned preventative maintenance and involves supervising contractors and managing assets. Candidates should have a recognised engineering apprenticeship or qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, along with strong electrical and mechanical skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently are crucial, making this a great opportunity for someone passionate about facility maintenance.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Contributable company pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in Service Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship desirable or qualifications in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• A mix of the electrical and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawing.
• Experience working at heights is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute all scheduled PPM tasks in a timely manner.
• Identify and rectify faults within the building maintenance scope.
• Address repair and work requests promptly.
• Oversee on-site 3rd party contractors.
• Maintain accurate inventory of critical spares.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of the ARMS asset management system.
• Escalate any issues encountered during maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Fault diagnosis

Ability to work independently

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Shift Pattern

• 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts
• Night shift - 6 : 00 PM - 6 : 00 AM

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues 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
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• 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 now recruiting for a Building Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering and Facilities team at our Southern distribution centre based in Amesbury.

As a key player in our advanced facility, you'll drive seamless operations at the forefront of automation and innovation. 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 dynamic 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.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship desirable or qualifications in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• 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