Building Services Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical Bias)

Rothamsted Research; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in the UK seeks a Building Services Engineer with a mechanical/electrical bias. You will be responsible for planned maintenance and repairs of various systems, while supporting the delivery of scientific research. The role offers a salary of up to GBP26,573 per annum along with excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days annual leave

Pension with at least 10% employer contribution

Free on-site car parking

Access to on-site gym

Cycle2 work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Good relevant experience in a post-apprenticeship role.
• Basic BMS experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete a wide range of multi-skill building services tasks.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Logical task approach

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Job description

Overview Of Role

Our Estate Facilities and Scientific Services team are recruiting for a Building Services Engineer with Mechanical/Electrical bias to join our site facilities team, on a full time basis, contributing to the delivery of world–leading scientific research.

The main duties will involve the planned preventive maintenance and repairs of a variety of systems. The candidate will also complete a wide variety of multi–skill building services tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and repairs of a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete a wide range of multi–skill building services tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical engineering with NVQ or City and Guilds equivalent.
• Good relevant experience in a post–apprenticeship role.
• Basic BMS experience is preferable; training can be provided to support developing knowledge in these areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimum supervision.
• Broad range of mechanical or electrical knowledge and experience; good communication skills and the ability to make sound judgments and approach tasks logically.

Benefits and Salary

Permanent full–time position of 37 hours per week. Salary up to GBP26,573 per annum.

• Minimum 30 days annual leave per year (plus Bank holidays).
• Pension with 10% employer contribution as a minimum.
• Free on–site car parking and Cycle2 work salary sacrifice scheme.
• On–site gym and Rothamsted Sports and Social club; access to a range of sports and social activities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to this date.

Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.

We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.