Mechanical Engineer

ATALIAN SERVEST; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a qualified professional for a maintenance role. Responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and overseeing maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in plumbing, hot water systems, and experience in facilities management. This role offers an inclusive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an FM or building services maintenance position.
• Awareness of Water Hygiene Management including Legionella prevention.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and satisfactory performance of all contracts.
• Manage quality, environmental, and health & safety issues.
• Organise maintenance schedules compliant with legislation.

Skills

Understanding of asset management principles

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Good IT/computer skills

Excellent planning skills

Education

A recognised qualification in Hot Water Systems

A recognised qualification in Plumbing

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

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the safe, satisfactory performance and further development of all contracts and accounts for which he is responsible.
• Take an active role in the management of all quality, environmental and health & safety issues on the site for which he/she is responsible in compliance with company policies and arrange Compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure the Planned Preventative and Reactive maintenance are carried out to the correct specification with regards to both frequency and quality.
• Organise and manage the mechanical maintenance schedule in compliance with current legislation and as detailed in the CAFM system.
• Organise and manage external maintenance contractors to ensure mechanical, electrical, and building fabric maintenance schedules are carried out in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the CAFM system.
• Client satisfaction and the quality of service provided.
• Identifying and implementing innovations to improve service delivery.
• Ensuring continuity of systems in a manner, which fully complies with all legal, qualitative, health, safety and environmental standards and other relevant guidance.
• To ensure that tools, equipment, and materials are available as and when required to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
• Assist with Sub-Contractor management and monitoring.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• A recognised qualification in Hot Water Systems including Unvented Hot Water Systems.
• A recognised qualification in Plumbing.
• Awareness of Water Hygiene Management including Legionella prevention.
• Proven experience in an FM or building services maintenance position

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of asset management principals and maintenance techniques.
• Experience of operating a management system i.e. ISO 9001:2000, 14001, 18001.
• A strong working knowledge of Health & Safety principles including Risk Assessment, COSHH etc.
• A pro-active attitude.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Good IT/computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and the written word.
• The ability to form relationships with clients and to exceed customer expectation.
• Approachable demeanour and a demonstrable commitment to team working.
• Consistently works to a high standard and looks for ways to improve current working practices and processes to meet the needs of the business.
• High levels of self-motivation, technical inquisitiveness, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• A willingness to undertake other tasks outside of your primary skillset, including basic fabric tasks and basic plumbing tasks.
• A track record of delivering similar roles.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment and knowledge of HTM’s would be beneficial.
• A solid understanding of SFG20 and experience within a hard FM position would be advantageous.
• A commitment to continuing professional development in relation to themselves.
• A formal H&S qualification i.e., IOSH managing safety certificate or similar would be useful
• Level 2 in a secondary trade or other trade associated training would be advantageous

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.