Lead Engineer

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Engineer for a diverse facilities management role in the UK. The position focuses on delivering both planned and reactive FM maintenance services and overseeing shift handovers and alarm management.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of COSHH, LOLER, PUWER and BS7671 regulations, plus relevant C&G qualifications in electrical and HVAC/mechanical areas. On-site work across client facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of COSHH, LOLER and PUWER regulations and other EHS legislation.
• Latest BS7671 Wiring regulations compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with shift team and ensure smooth handover to oncoming shift.
• Attend to critical BMS alarms and log/escalate as required.
• Carry out housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and equipment integrity.
• Investigate, test, diagnose and rectify faults on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Record detailed task descriptions on PPM work orders and issue Permits-to-Work as needed.
• Adhere to SSOW and HSW policies and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with GSK clients and end users, and notify them of engineering work.
• Support planning for shutdown maintenance and projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relationship

Communication

Education

C&G Electrotechnical Course 2357/2356

C&G Electrical Installation Course 2330/2360

C&G Level 2/3 in HVAC/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

As the Lead Engineer, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Lead Engineer to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

The Lead Engineer, will be responsible for:

• To effectively communicate with your shift team and ensure a diligent shift handover is completed to the oncoming shift.
• To attend to all critical BMS alarms and ensure that it is recorded in the BMS critical alarm electronic log and that these are escalated.
• To carry out housekeeping duties on a regular basis in responsible areas to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and equipment and system integrity.
• To investigate, check, test, diagnose and rectify faults to a proven level of competency on both electrical and mechanical equipment within your area of expertise or experience.
• To correctly record valid information on all PPM work orders to include a comprehensive description of the task taken and any recommendations for remedial action as required. To issue/receive Permits-to-Work, when fully authorised, for certain tasks and ensure the process is followed correctly.
• Apply to HR policies and procedures to a satisfactory standard as and when required. To always comply with agreed SSOW and HSW Policies and procedures.
• To establish a consistently positive working relationship with GSK clients and end users and ensure they are aware of engineering work in their areas.
• Ensure completion of other routine tasks e.g. – Plant room Gemba's, correct use of on-site procedures and promote within team.
• Prompt and correct documentation of incidents. Ensure that work orders are correctly filled in with asset details, materials used, and time spent on the task.
• To support planning and make appropriate arrangements for shut down maintenance and projects.

To be successful for this Lead Engineer role you must have:

• Have knowledge of COSHH, LOLER and PUWER regulations and other EHS legislation. Latest BS7671 Wiring regulations
• One of the following A or B or C:
  • a) C&G Electrotechnical Course 2357, 2356 or equivalent
  • b) C&G Electrical Installation Course 2330/2360 or equivalent
  • c) C&G Level 2/3 in HVAC/Air Conditioning/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Have a good level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills; with the ability to communicate at all levels is essential