M&E (Mechanical & Engineering)Technician

BGL Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Paid CSR days

Hybrid working options

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an M&E Technician to join their dynamic Facilities Management team. In this role, you will be pivotal in maintaining and repairing M&E services, ensuring operational efficiency, and supervising external contractors. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture of creativity and inclusivity, where your skills and ideas are valued. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth, alongside a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E or Facilities management environment is essential.
• Qualified or studying for a relevant construction qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support for M&E tasks and supervise contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintain records.

Skills

M&E Services Maintenance

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

City and Guilds Construction Qualification

Tools

Maintenance Management Software

Cherwell

Job description

Job Description - M&E (Mechanical & Engineering) Technician (006129)

Description

At Compare the Market (CtM), our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day. We’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!

We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money. So, when it comes to getting a better deal, it’s never been more obvious why you would choose Compare the Market.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

We are recruiting for an M&E (Mechanical and Electrical) Technician. This role forms part of the wider FM team from an M&E perspective across the sites and helps to ensure all M&E services are operational and maintained accordingly.

This role involves maintaining and repairing existing M&E services and carrying out new installations. You will supervise external contractors ensuring that risk assessments and method statements are provided, and ensure efficient operation and compliance of all facilities, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance.

Everyone is welcome. Be you.

We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly, and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace, and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work.

This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences, and ideas. We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.

Some of the great things you will be involved in:

1. Provide general maintenance support for M&E tasks and assist with repairs and maintenance in line with current level of qualification and experience.
2. Support in the completion of all Planned and Preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the compliance schedules.
3. Supervise external contractors as and when required with on-site works and coordinate offsite contracting when necessary.
4. Work as part of the wider Facilities Management team both on BAU and project activity.
5. Ability to communicate well with others and interpret work instructions and establish good customer relationships across the business.
6. Ensure all M&E operations comply with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.
7. Maintain accurate records of PPM compliance, including audits, certifications, inspections, and incident reports.
8. Promote a safety-first culture within the FM team and among contractors.

What we’d love to see from you:

1. Good experience of working within an M&E or Facilities management environment.
2. Qualified (or studying to achieve) city and guilds construction qualification in maintenance operations or similar.
3. Proficiency in using maintenance management software.
4. Positive attitude and an excellent team player.
5. Good self-motivator, with the ability to work under limited supervision.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Experience supervising contractors and managing on-site work.
8. Familiarity with Cherwell and PPM Systems or similar job management systems.

There’s something for everyone.
We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.

And then there’s our benefits. For us, it’s not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working; we care about what matters to you. From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid CSR days, we’ve pretty much got you covered!

'We are committed to offering equal chances to you throughout the application process, so if you require any special adjustments to be made, please let us know. We will work with you to make any appropriate arrangements.’

Primary Location

United Kingdom

Work Locations

Pegasus House, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6YS