Mechanical Facilities Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Preston is seeking a Mechanical Facilities Engineer to ensure high standards of facility maintenance. The role involves managing HVAC systems, security protocols, and cleaning standards, making it crucial for service continuity and compliance. The position offers competitive pay, excellent pension schemes, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.
• NEBOSH, Fire Warden, and First Aid certifications required.
• Mechanical HNC qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance standards and oversee repairs of HVAC and plumbing facilities.
• Manage security protocols including alarms and CCTV.
• Monitor cleaning standards and manage decontamination processes.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NEBOSH Certificate - General or Fire

Fire Warden training

Valid First Aid Certificate

SIA Licence - CCTV

Fire risk assessor qualification

Mechanical HNC qualification

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Mechanical Facilities Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Hays

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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Your new job role will be working for a public sector organisation 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 the in-house maintenance team and external contractors.
• Organising reactive maintenance and repairs of HVAC, autoclaves, and specialist systems.
• Maintaining and repairing en-suite bathrooms, sinks, and plumbed facilities.
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance, inspections, and testing of all facilities, plant, equipment, and systems within HCF.
• Coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and staff, managing quotations, and obtaining approvals from the Estates Manager/HCF Head of Operations.
• Assisting with administrative tasks, updating spreadsheets, managing space information on the CAFM system, and analyzing helpdesk requests.

Security and Fire Marshall

• Managing the operation and maintenance of the controlled door access system and maintaining the proximity card database.
• Providing security contractor and fire marshall training and oversight.
• Supporting the Fire Officer with fire risk assessments, audits, training, and servicing.
• Participating in emergency response teams and out-of-hours callouts.
• Managing security protocols and systems, including intruder alarms, CCTV, and door access systems, with knowledge of BMS, AutoCAD, and CAFM systems.

Cleaning, Decontamination, and Infection Control

• Monitoring cleaning quality through audits and liaising with the housekeeping team.
• Organising specialist cleaning services and ensuring high standards in participant suites.
• Handling the safe use of decontamination equipment like hydrogen peroxide vapour generators.

Inspection and Audit

• Supporting estate condition audits and inspections, identifying issues, and recommending mitigation measures.
• Performing quality checks on work by the in-house team and contractors, and generating reports.

General Responsibilities

• Promoting equality and inclusive practices.
• Performing other duties as appropriate, including acting as an 'On Call' Engineer, supervising staff, and supporting team collaboration.
• Participating in personal development and training to maintain effective service delivery.

Requirements

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• NEBOSH Certificate - General or Fire.
• Fire Warden training.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Customer care training.
• SIA Licence - CCTV.
• Fire risk assessor qualification.
• Mechanical HNC qualification.

What you'll get in return

• Permanent position with a reputable public sector organisation.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Long-term career opportunities.

What to do next

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