Multi Skilled Engineer - Mechanical Bias

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Hove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the engineering team of a leading facilities management company as a Skilled Engineer. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, installing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role offers opportunities for training and professional growth within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Financial wellbeing assistance

Flexible lifestyle benefits

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover up to four times salary

Enhanced pension contributions

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Recognition awards (Mitie Stars)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of tools and appliances.
• Certifications in heating, plumbing, and electrical installations are desired.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain mechanical systems.
• Install new equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety Equipment Checks

Record Keeping

Education

City & Guilds - Craft Certificate Heating & Ventilating

NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies

City & Guilds - Craft Certificate in Plumbing

Level 3 Award in Electrical Installations BS7671:2008

Level 3 Award in Electrical Installations BS7671:2018

Tools

Common Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Job Overview

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic tradespeople to joint our growing engineering family.

Our Skilled Engineers are employed on work that is appropriate to their core and specialist skills. They will, however, be expected to have / acquire elements of other skills which will enable them to work flexibly across trades.

Suitable training and up-skilling - May be given, as and when required. Working hours – Although the core working hours are ususally 08:00 to 17:00, there may be a certain degree of flexibility depending on individual circumstances

Main duties

Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems

Respond to requests and reports of faults or breakdowns from staff, clients, or contractors, and troubleshoot the issues in a timely and professional manner

Install new equipment and appliances, and assist in the setup of other systems

Conduct regular checks and tests of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, etc., and ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations

Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, inventory, and spare parts, and report any issues or recommendations to the supervisor or manager

Follow a maintenance schedule and prioritise tasks according to urgency and importance

Use and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment required for the role, and ensure they are in good working order and stored securely

Work collaboratively with other maintenance staff, contractors, and external specialists, and provide guidance and support when needed

Keep up to date with the latest developments and best practices in the field of maintenance, and attend training courses as required

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

You should have Minimum 2 Years Experience in similar locations and appliances

Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices, and ability to use them safely and effectivel

You should have City & Guilds - Craft Certificate Heating & Ventilating or any Mechanical qualifications with any of the below qualifications.

Desired NVQ Level 2 in Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies

Desired City & Guilds - Craft Certificate in Plumbing

Desired Level 3 Award in the requirements for electrical installations BS7671:2008 (2015)

Desired Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018

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Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Vikrant Verma at [e-mail].

Since 1987, Mitie’s 72,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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