Maintenance Engineer

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with Electrical or Mechanical bias to join their Facilities Management team in Reading. The role involves providing maintenance services across corporate sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and delivering excellent customer service. Candidates should have multi-trade experience and relevant qualifications, with a flexible approach to travel between sites. The company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial Facilities Management/Maintenance environment.
• Ability to support M&E and building fabric maintenance.
• Full driving license required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance repairs, installation, or servicing work.
• Carry out multi-skilled activities within Facilities Management.
• Participate in out of hours emergency standby rota.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Air Handling Units

Air Conditioning

Generators

Boilers

Plumbing

Electrical systems

UPS

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Base Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £33,063 - £42,224 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

SSE Facilities Management department is looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical Bias) for Reading to provide a service to the Company's corporate sites in respect of maintenance/service/repairs and installation of a variety of building services. The successful person must be multi-skilled with an Electrical or Mechanical related base trade qualification. You must be able to demonstrate multi-trade experience within a similar role, able to achieve the highest level of customer service, work under pressure, possess a flexible approach and be prepared to travel. Experience working with various plant such as - Air Handling Units, Air Conditioning, Generators, Boilers, Plumbing, Electrical, UPS and Fire alarm systems.

You will

- Undertaking maintenance repairs, installation, or servicing work as detailed by the FM Maintenance Supervisor/FM Maintenance & Technical Manager.

- Carrying out multi skilled activities within the Facilities Management remit.

- Observing and complying with all SSE work practices and to ensure compliance with the appropriate Health & Safety statutory requirements at all times.

- Carrying out site inductions, escort and issue permits for thirdparty contractors attending SSE sites to conduct works.

- Participating in the Company's out of hours emergency standby rota as required.

You have

- Previous experience working in a commercial Facilities Management/Maintenance related environment, and able to demonstrate multi-trade experience within a similar role.

- Qualified to City & Guilds/SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

- Ability to support and contribute to M&E and building fabric maintenance.

- A good knowledge of health and safety legislation & requirements.

- Experience of working with various plant such as air handling units, air conditioning, generators, boilers, plumbing, electrical, UPS, and fire alarm systems.

- This role will require travel between sites therefore a flexible approach and full driving license is essential.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Francesca on [e-mail] / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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