Mechanical Shift Engineer

Smart Managed Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Greater London seeks a Mechanical Shift Engineer to ensure that environmental conditions and critical building systems are maintained. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and addressing issues in HVAC and mechanical systems. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering and strong knowledge of building systems. The position offers career progression, workplace pension, and other benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career Progression

Workplace Pension

Mandatory Leave on your Birthday

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge of HVAC, Hot & Cold-Water Systems & Generators.
• Ability to carry out PPM tasks and reactive tasks.
• Demonstrate effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine preventive maintenance on mechanical plant.
• Address reactive tasks and suggest improvements.
• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Fault finding

Basic electrical knowledge

Education

Formally trained in a mechanical engineering discipline to City and Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 2

Tools

Computer Based Maintenance system (e.g., Maximo)

Job description

Be part of the Smart Team!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical ShiftEngineer to join us on a prestigious contract in Canary Wharf.

About Us:

We are proud to be an employer that values your growth and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding career.At Smart, we help the worlds leading companies maintain their facilities to the best possible standards through a customer centric experience. Over the past 10 years, we have worked in the world’s top data centres and commercial facilities providing quality engineering services.

Purpose:

As a Mechanical ShiftEngineer at Smart Managed Solutions, you will be responsible for ensuring all environmental conditions and critical building systems are maintained to the highest standard throughout.

To carry out PPM tasks and reactive and breakdown works to all Mechanical systems within the site. Engineers must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of HVAC, Hot & Cold-Water Systems & Generators which will include the ability to fault find using the production of graphical information and the utilisation of current alarm data. Basic electrical knowledge would be desirable.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
• Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive, and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices always.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of Smart managed solutions staff, subcontractors, and the client representatives.
• Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To always include the wearing of uniform and PPE.
• Ensure the professional image of Smart Managed Solutions is always presented to clients
• Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of Smart Managed Solutions are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
• Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
• To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
• Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with Smart Manged Solutions Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system)

Education and Training:

• Formally trained in a mechanical engineering discipline (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing) to City and Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 2

Why work for us?

• Career Progression
• Workplace Pension
• Mandatory Leave on your Birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Days

Our people are at the heart of everything we do so if you love a challenge and want to work for a company that genuinely values and invests in their people, apply now!