Mechanical Facilities Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Luton seeks a Mechanical Facilities Engineer to maintain facilities and oversee security operations. The role includes managing maintenance for HVAC, organizing cleaning services, and promoting inclusive practices. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications like the NEBOSH certificate and provide administrative support while ensuring high service standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• NEBOSH Certificate (General or Fire) required.
• Fire Warden training and a valid First Aid Certificate are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility maintenance and service standards are upheld.
• Organize maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Customer care

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Fire Warden training

Valid First Aid Certificate

SIA CCTV Licence

Fire risk assessor qualification

Mechanical HNC

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Mechanical Facilities Engineer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Hays

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Your new company
Your new role will be working for a public sector organization based in Liverpool, dedicated to research and teaching in tropical medicine.

Your new role

• Ensuring the facility is well maintained and high standards of service are delivered by in-house and external contractors.
• Organizing reactive maintenance and repairs of HVAC, autoclaves, and specialized systems.
• Maintaining and repairing en-suite bathrooms, sinks, and plumbing facilities.
• Performing planned preventive maintenance, inspections, and testing of facilities, plant, equipment, and systems.
• Coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and staff, managing quotations, and obtaining approvals.
• Assisting with administrative tasks like updating spreadsheets and managing space data in CAFM system.

Security and Fire Marshall

• Overseeing operation and maintenance of access systems, managing access card database, and updating access levels.
• Providing security contractor and fire marshall training and oversight.
• Supporting fire risk assessments, audits, and training activities.
• Participating in emergency response teams and managing security protocols including CCTV and alarm systems.

Cleaning, Decontamination, and Infection Control

• Monitoring cleaning quality through audits, liaising with housekeeping.
• Organizing specialized cleaning and decontamination services.
• Managing the use of hydrogen peroxide vapour generators and ensuring high standards of participant suite cleaning.

Inspection and Audit

• Supporting estate condition audits and inspections, generating reports, and identifying issues.

General Responsibilities

• Promoting equality and inclusive practices.
• Performing additional duties as assigned, including acting as 'On Call' Engineer, supervising teams, and supporting administrative tasks.
• Participating in staff development and training.

What you'll need to succeed
Requirements include:
- Good numeracy and literacy
- NEBOSH Certificate (General or Fire)
- Fire Warden training
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Customer care training
- SIA CCTV Licence
- Fire risk assessor qualification
- Mechanical HNC

What you'll get in return
A permanent position with a well-established public sector organization offering:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Long-term career opportunities

What you need to do now
Interested candidates should apply with an updated CV or contact us directly. For confidential discussions about your career, please reach out to us.

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