Maintenance Engineer

Lancer Scott Holdings Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and facilities management company based in Bristol is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Accommodation Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining student accommodations, performing repairs, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ in Building Maintenance and experience in a facilities environment, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent in Building Maintenance required.
• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Solid understanding of maintenance tasks in Facilities Management or Construction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality buildings and carry out repairs to student accommodations.
• Plan and complete minor joinery, tiling, and drainage works.
• Provide exceptional maintenance services to clients daily.

Skills

High level of customer service

Building Maintenance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Planning and organizing

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Building Maintenance

Tools

PDA usage

Job description

Overview

Why work for us? Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to a projected £125 million for 2024/2025.

Supporting the Accommodation Maintenance Team at The University of the West of England (UWE) you will join a team responsible for the completion of both pre-planned and reactive remedial repairs and maintenance to the internal and external fabric of a wide variety of assets.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the Accommodation Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for maintaining high quality buildings, carrying out repairs and maintenance, both internal and external, to student accommodation.
• You will play a key role in planning and completing a range of works associated with minor joinery, tiling, drainage, finishes, flooring etc.
• Completion of reactive and remedial repairs as directed by the Lancer Scott Helpdesk to either, you will play a key role in planning and completing a range of works associated with joinery, tiling, drainage, minor roof repairs, finishes, plastering, flooring etc to building fabric systems or any required minor building fabric repairs dependent on relevant experience.
• Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile client and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
• Use your own initiative to solve complicated technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.
• Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
• Reporting and recording procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
• Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.
• Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.
• Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and professional in your dealings with them at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• NVQ or equivalent in Building Maintenance
• Experience providing a high level of customer service
• A solid understanding of maintenance tasks within Facilities Management or Construction
• Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organise and complete administrative tasks accurately and on time
• An adaptable team worker keen to get involved

Desirable

• CSCS Card
• IT Skills - in the use of PDA's
• Asbestos awareness training (UKATA)