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PRS LTD

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Job summary

A leading building services company is seeking a Building Services Engineer in London to handle planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. Candidates should have strong mechanical systems knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to report on activities. A recognised mechanical services qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role. The position involves both office and fieldwork, ensuring high service standards and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience working to Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance regimes.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing control circuits.
  • Familiarity with lone working requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Complete all planned and reactive maintenance tasks on schedule.
  • Produce clear and concise written reports promptly.
  • Identify defects and provide parts lists and estimated timescales.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge
Strong written and spoken English
Communication
Team Player
Health & Safety understanding
Reporting

Education

Recognised mechanical services qualification

Tools

CAFM systems
MS Office
Project
Job description

Building Services Engineer Location: Dartford, Kent, with travel throughout Southern England, primarily London and the Home Counties

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Reporting to: Building Services Contract Manager

Purpose of the Role: To carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to building services, ensuring all work is completed to the satisfaction of the client.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance & Repairs: Complete all planned and reactive maintenance tasks on schedule.
  • Reporting: Produce clear and concise written reports and time sheets promptly.
  • Defect Identification: Identify defects and provide parts lists and estimated timescales to the Building Services Contract Manager.
  • Emergency Callouts: Attend site for reactive tasks and emergency callouts as instructed by the helpdesk team.
  • Professionalism: Maintain a professional image at all times.
  • Client Relations: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Health & Safety: Ensure a safe and healthy working environment, adhering to all Health & Safety regulations.

Accountabilities:

  • Adhere to company policies on Health & Safety, Environmental Health, and COSHH regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with current government legislation and company standards.
  • Regularly communicate with supervisory and management staff and specialist subcontractors to maintain service standards.
  • Report to the Building Services Contract Manager.
  • No direct reporting staff or budgetary responsibility.

Skills & Requirements:

  • Mechanical Systems Knowledge: Strong background in mechanical building systems maintenance.
  • Education: Good basic education with strong written and spoken English and basic mathematical skills.
  • Communication: Ability to interact with people at all levels effectively.
  • Team Player: Flexible and adaptable approach, able to collaborate with colleagues.
  • Health & Safety: Sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations, environmental impacts, and risk assessments.
  • Reporting: Capable of providing detailed and summarised reports on operational activities.
  • Qualifications: Hold a recognised mechanical services qualification.

Character & Attributes:

  • Resilient Under Pressure: Able to work effectively under pressure..
  • Height Work: Comfortable working at heights.
  • Customer-Focused: Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
  • Flexible: Willingness to work overtime (including a minimum of two weekends per month) and participate in a call-out rota.
  • Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Essential Experience:

  • PPM & Reactive Maintenance: Proven experience working to Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance regimes.
  • Fault Finding: Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing control circuits.
  • Lone Working: Familiarity with lone working requirements.
  • Compliance: Ability to adhere to all required regulations.

Desirable Experience:

  • Building Management Systems (BMS): Experience working with BMS.
  • Risk Assessment: Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) training.
  • Multi-Discipline Work: Willingness and ability to work outside core discipline when required.

Personal Specification: Education & Experience:

  • Knowledge of delivering statutory maintenance obligations.
  • Experience in a service and performance-driven environment.
  • Strong understanding of employee legislation, safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • IT Literate: Proficient in CAFM systems, MS Office, and Project.
  • Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Membership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
  • Clean, current driving licence.

Aptitudes & Character:

  • High Standards: Consistently maintains attention to detail and quality of delivery.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Proactive & Solution-Oriented: Challenges complacency and strives for improvement.
  • Self-Motivated: Dedicated to achieving excellence with a high degree of self-motivation.
  • Organised & Efficient: Capable of prioritising and delivering under pressure.
  • Ownership: Takes responsibility and delivers work to deadlines.

Mohammed Siddique

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