Mobile Engineer (Water Hygiene)

Wates Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Mobile Engineer specializing in Water Hygiene to join their team in Leeds. This role involves performing Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance while ensuring compliance with industry legislation. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and Wellness programmes

22 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning and development activities

26 weeks fully paid maternity leave

12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Ideally possess knowledge in mechanical services for maintenance tasks.
• Qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds are preferred.
• Strong experience in water hygiene is critical.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Respond effectively to reactive maintenance issues.
• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real-time job updates.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical and building services maintenance

Strong water hygiene experience

Good knowledge of a plant room

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds qualification

Job description

This is a Full Time/Flexible Working, Permanent vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

MOBILE ENGINEER (WATER HYGIENE)

Here at Wates, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer to join our dedicated mobile team supporting our client based in Leeds, Yorkshire.

The main objective is for you to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance in accordance with the contract requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

• Knowledge of mechanical and building services maintenance
• Strong water hygiene experience
• A qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds
• Good knowledge of a plant room and day-to-day building maintenance

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all works are delivered in guidance of the legislation and contractual obligations and in accordance with industry legislation
• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real-time job updates, and provide detailed reports on works delivered
• Respond promptly and effectively to all reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests related to mechanical systems
• Respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with mechanical services as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, plus performance reviews, opportunities for growth within the team
• Van, extensive benefits including Pension, Health and Wellness programmes, 22 days holidays + bank holidays, and more
• Learning and development activities to support your career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Given the nature of this position, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we do not discriminate based on criminal record or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies, with a legacy of over 125 years.

Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places: creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-filled environments with customers, partners, and communities
• Thriving planet: protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation
• Thriving people: fostering inclusion, investment, and care for everyone involved with us

We are recognized as a Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, committed to fair recruitment practices regardless of background.

Awards

• Inside Housing Development Awards - Best Project
• 2022 Construction News Awards - Winner
• Investors in People 2022 - Gold Award
• Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards - Gold Award
• 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women - Winner