Service Engineer

Livin Housing Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Service Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role involves maintaining and repairing properties for a prestigious client. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, monitoring equipment, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial plumbing or mechanical engineering, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while enjoying a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with discounts

Family friendly policies

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

Qualifications

• Candidates must be qualified as a Commercial Plumber or Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in plant rooms and knowledge of pipework is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and monitor plant equipment.
• Replace seals and gaskets as required.

Skills

Commercial Plumbing

Mechanical Engineering

Plant Room Experience

Pipework Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualification as Commercial Plumber or Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Annual salary: up to £37,485.00

Service Engineer - Commercial Plumber

Cambridge - Field based role

Salary up to £37,485 per annum plus commercial vehicle and fuel card

Full time, Permanent

We provide services to the University of Cambridge, maintaining and repairing their Key Worker Housing located in Eddington and properties across Cambridge. We look after over 1000 properties across Cambridge.

About the role:

Due to contract expansion, we are seeking to hire a Service Engineer to join our team in Cambridge. This role is working with our client Cambridge University. As a Service Engineer, the main duties will include planned preventative maintenance, monitoring plant equipment, and replacing seals and gaskets where required.

Role Criteria:

• Qualified as a Commercial Plumber or Mechanical Engineer
• Experience working in Plant rooms
• Knowledge of pipework
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team

Additional Information:

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford ([e-mail])

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