Building Maintenance Engineer

Integral UK LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Fabric Engineer to undertake building fabric activities and repairs. Responsibilities include client communication, maintenance tasks, and documentation. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a maintenance environment. This role requires strong communication skills and knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position within a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of tool box talks, Permit to Work procedures.
• Capability to perform manual tasks, including manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake building fabric activities and repairs.
• Build relationships with clients and keep them informed.
• Complete work-related documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience in maintenance environment

Education

Time served apprenticeship or C&G equivalent

Job description

Fabric Engineer

Reports to: Fabric Supervisor

Main Duties

In your role as a Fabric Engineer you will be responsible for undertaking all building fabric activities, with repairs undertaken where necessary to achieve the highest level of service for the client, reporting any defects at the time of the service visit. Build relationships with the client, answering any queries and keeping them informed of site activities and developments. Complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time, keeping logs of inspections reports and remedial work. The role will require the team to undergo a high-level security clearance due to the security level of the site.

The role will include a variety of tasks including the following:

• Weekly & monthly planned maintenance tasks as scheduled (fire alarm tests, water temperature recording, emergency lighting tests, etc)
• Monthly utilities meter readings
• First line response to reactive repairs
• Relamping of defective lighting
• Minor building fabric repairs-Basic Carpentry, Carpet Tiling, Locks
• Minor decorating tasks
• Minor plumbing repairs
• General office cleaning as scheduled for remote sites
• Supporting external landscaping and cleaning as required
• Adhoc porterage duties (Moves & changes, furniture management & moves, etc)
• Maintain accurate documentation of all assigned work orders
• Comply fully with Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner
• Proactively walk the floors, reporting any maintenance or H&S issues to the helpdesk and appropriate manager.

What we are looking for:

You'll need experience within a similar position within a maintenance environment, holding relevant qualifications e.g. time served apprenticeship, C&G or equivalent. Know the relevance of tool box talks, Permit to Work procedures and safe systems of working. Capability to perform manual tasks, including manual handling, working at heights. Good verbal and written communication and ability to use computers.

Experience

• Experience in a similar position within a maintenance environment
• Experience in Facilities Management industries
• Good Health and Safety awareness and knowledge