Mobile Electrical Service & Maintenance / HVAC Engineer

Royal Mail; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large corporate facilities provider is seeking a Mobile Electrical and Maintenance Engineer to cover the North East of England. This role involves managing maintenance of HVAC and electrical systems within multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess an 18th Edition Electrical certification, have a NVQ level 3 in HVAC or electrical engineering, and excellent communication skills. A valid UK driving license is required, along with flexibility for travel within the region. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave of 22.5 days rising to 25 after 5 years

Overtime pay

Standby allowance of approximately £290 per week

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Applicants must hold a valid Full UK driving license.
• IPAF and MEWP qualifications are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and solve technical issues with HVAC and electrical systems.
• Manage planned and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with customers to ensure their requirements are met.

Skills

Technical knowledge of HVAC

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

18th Edition Electrical certification

NVQ level 3 in HVAC or Electrical Engineering

IOSH certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job Overview

Royal Mail P&FS are now recruiting for a Mobile Electrical and Maintenance Engineer covering the North East of England & North Yorkshire. You will cover postcode areas: Durham (DH), Darlington (DL), Harrogate (HG), Hull (HU), Newcastle (NE), Sunderland (SR), Teeside (TS) & York (YO). Job reference number 334624.

Salary

£35,220.03 to £39,148 per annum (dependent upon skills and experience), plus standby allowance c£290 per week, when on rota, and appropriate overtime rate when attending the call, 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays.

Contract

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week (excluding meal breaks). Typical attendance will be 08:00 until 16:00 Monday to Friday however, flexibility is essential. You will be required to join an out of hours callout rota typically a 1 in 6 rota.

Role Description

In this role, you will be expected to have excellent technical knowledge of HVAC, lighting systems, mechanical, power and control wiring. You will be expected to work on multiple FM systems with the majority of the work being FM tasks within their core buildings and within the larger area. Air Conditioning or gas qualifications would be advantageous. You will need a flexible approach to work and be willing to travel to different sites within a specified geographical area. A vehicle will be provided for required travel. A requirement to have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to discuss work and progress with customers and managers.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Analyse and understand complex technical issues in relation to electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and lighting systems.
• Manage the delivery of planned and corrective maintenance to meet the performance measures detailed in the contract.
• Liaise with customers’ representatives on a day to day basis to ensure customer requirements are fully met.
• Check and ensure all appropriate and approved paperwork is completed.
• Make personal judgments on how to undertake work to achieve cost, quality and contractual objectives without jeopardising safety in any way.
• Act as a role model for safety, setting an example to colleagues and customers.
• Manage the relationship with the customer, and liaise with customers to ensure that the customer is fully informed and project a positive professional image of self and Royal Mail P&FS.
• Report to Technical Services manager.

About You

• Must hold 18th Edition Electrical certification.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in either HVAC, service & maintenance, electrical engineering, / F-Gas / City and Guilds 2079 in Air Con and Refrigeration.
• IOSH.
• Ideally you will be IPAF and MEWP trained and qualified, and be comfortable working at heights.
• Certified electrical qualification, 2391 electrical testing inspection (or willing to undergo training).
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Applicants must hold a valid Full UK driving licence (no endorsements preferable) as this vacancy will involve travel within a specified geographical area.
• Computer literacy skills an advantage.

About Us

Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions is responsible for upgrading and safely maintaining one of the largest corporate real estates and property portfolios in Europe, with over 2,600 sites. We pride ourselves in working to the highest standards of both technical assurance and customer service. It’s our job to support Royal Mail in being the best delivery company in the UK and that it is fit for delivering to 29 million addresses nationwide, six days a week. Through our core delivery pillars of Real Estate & Value Generation, Property Programmes & Projects, and Workplace Services, Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions plays a key role in keeping the mail moving. Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions employs 3000 employees and is owned by Royal Mail Group Ltd.