Maintenance Engineer

Manchester Arndale; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a Facilities Engineer for their Edinburgh site. In this role, you will ensure a safe and comfortable environment, work on HVAC systems, and uphold all health and safety regulations. Candidates should possess trade qualifications, problem-solving skills, and experience in a technical environment. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a diverse working atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• At least 3 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Experience with large-scale mechanical and electrical plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of Facilities Engineer on-site.
• Adhere to H&S compliance always ensuring safe work practices.
• Maintain site logbooks and monitor BMS systems.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Formal apprenticeship and trade qualifications in a technical field

Tools

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems

Job description

About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About the Role

Main Purpose

As a member of the on-site Facilities Services Team, work closely with other team members to deliver a safe and comfortable working environment to our Aegon customer.

Duties

• Work within facilities team and assist others
• Work a shift rota (Mon-Fri alternating day shift back shift)
• Take part in on-call rota (Pool van provided)
• Attendance at FESFM internal Meetings
• Carry-out Planned Maintenance as required on HVAC, Electrical, and Life Safety Systems
• Carry out and complete reactive works in a prompt and effective manner
• Some Building Fabric Maintenance and Repair maybe required.

Abide by and comply with all statutory requirements including but not limited to LOLER, Pressure Vessels Regs, CDM Regs, PUWER, PAT, IEE, 18th Edition, L8 ACOP etc.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform the duties of Facilities Engineer within competence on the Aegon Edinburgh Campus.
• Adhere to all aspects of H&S compliance always ensuring safe working practices.
• Ensure accurate and detailed reporting using handheld tablet.
• Maintain site logbooks.
• Monitor and respond to site BMS systems.
• Identify and source materials for work orders.
• Attend regular Engineer meetings, H&S briefings and toolbox talks as required by Supervisor.
• Ensure robust reporting of your day-to-day activities are in place and updated on a regular basis this includes but not limited to on-site logbooks and the CAFM system.
• Take part in regular housekeeping of site storage areas and actions implemented to keep within H&S guidelines.

Qualification, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Full driving licence
• Formal Apprenticeship and formal trade qualifications in a technical field (Electrical Bias preferred)
• At least 3 years post Apprenticeship experience
• Technical problem-solving abilities
• Experience of large-scale mechanical and electrical plant associated with a modern large scale office space including but not limited to:
  • HVAC Plant
  • UPS Systems
  • LTHW & Chilled Water Systems
  • Low Voltage Distribution networks
  • Building Management Systems
  • Control Legionella in water systems (L8)
  • Building Statutory Requirements
• Experience of working within planned maintenance schemes
• The ability to react and work within a team to resolve unforeseen breakdowns in a positive manner
• Technical knowledge of working within an FM environment
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• Be prepared to undertake mandatory and additional skills training

Desirable

• Formal H&S training & qualifications
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills, written and oral, and ability to liaise with personnel at all levels
• Experience in:
  • Team participation skills
  • Liaising with client employee’s and their representatives
  • Ability to work within a diverse, dynamic & high achieving team
  • Customer and client facing experience

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.