Semi-Skilled Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in secure care is seeking a Semi-Skilled Engineer to join their Facilities Management Team in Milton Keynes. The role involves maintaining and repairing assets and utilities within a secure environment for young people. The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance and knowledge of relevant regulations. Comprehensive benefits and ongoing training are provided.

Benefits

Company Pension

Free on-site parking

Uniform

On-site canteen

Access to High Street Shop discounts

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in building and facilities maintenance.
• Knowledge of Legionella & WRAS controls and regulations.
• Experience with BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate within planned maintenance procedures safely and effectively.
• Respond to breakdowns and damages to assets safely and effectively.
• Write maintenance reports and technical procedures for building maintenance.

Skills

Building and facilities maintenance

Knowledge of Legionella & WRAS controls

Experience with BMS systems

Job description

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Oakhill Secure Training Centre, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ

Salary: £29,870.00 per annum

Type: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week (various shifts, including On-Call on a rota basis)

Benefits: Company Pension, free on-site parking, uniform, on-site canteen, access to High Street Shop discounts, and ongoing training and development

At Oakhill Secure Training Centre, we care for young people aged 12 to 18 who have been remanded or sentenced to detention. These vulnerable young people often have complex social and emotional needs. Our environment demands high standards of social care and service delivery to provide a secure space for young people to develop life skills and address behaviors that led them into custody.

We work closely with Youth Custody Services to ensure our regimes reflect best practices in residential care to prevent offending.

An opportunity has arisen for a Semi-Skilled Engineer to join our Facilities Management Team.

The successful candidate will work across various disciplines to maintain and repair assets, building fabric, services, and utilities at the Centre, under the guidance of the G4S Facilities Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within planned maintenance procedures safely and effectively, within your qualifications, competence, training, and experience.
• Respond to breakdowns and damages to assets safely and effectively, including out-of-hours responses if necessary.
• Write maintenance reports and technical procedures for building maintenance activities.
• Assist in training and developing other maintenance staff.
• Inspect and repair heating, water, ventilation, mechanical equipment, and services on-site, within your qualifications and experience.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical systems and rectify them as appropriate.
• Follow detailed drawings and manuals for planned maintenance, inspections, and reactive repairs.
• Maintain assets, building fabric, fixtures, grounds, access, and parking areas.
• Develop maintenance routines, procedures, risk assessments, and technical records.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff to develop cross-skilling and team coverage.
• Participate in emergency call-outs and provide cover during absences.
• Assist in project works and site improvements, reviewing relevant legislation and regulations.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture, report incidents promptly, and follow safe work practices.

The duties listed are not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in building and facilities maintenance
• Knowledge of Legionella & WRAS controls and regulations
• Experience with BMS systems

We invest in our people through induction, ongoing support, and development opportunities. Benefits include holiday entitlement, pension, onsite gym, free parking, and meaningful work every day.

For more about Oakhill Secure Training Centre, please visit our website.

G4S values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, have resided in the UK for at least 3 years, and undergo DBS clearance, providing a 10-year employment and education history.