Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Multi Skilled Commercial Engineer on a 2 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.
Multi skilled commercial electrical bias engineer. To undertake planned and reactive maintenance electrical systems including pumps, calorifiers, cold water service outlets etc. Working predominately in schools but also other educational centers, providing a high level of customer service. Undertaking installation of plant relating to area of work. Using IT systems including BMS's to resolve and diagnose issues.
About the role
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out mechanical and or electrical repairs, planned preventative maintenance, renewals and replacements within commercial type buildings ranging including schools, children’s centres and other premises of varying sizes. The works will range from routine reactive repairs, planned maintenance, statutory testing and may include some design then installation works. Works are required to be undertaken in accordance with Industry standards (i.e. SGF20, CICSIE) building and statutory regulations, British standards and manufactures operating and maintenance manuals. The post-holder will be required to use their skill and judgement in diagnosing issues with compliance and asset failures to determine the best solution to resolve repair problems. A key objective of the role is to ensure the properties are well maintained with no disruption to the customers service because of either plant failure or general repairs and maintenance. This role plays a vital part to ensure that the staff within the properties can focus on educational matters and their service users needs as opposed to building related issues.
The post holder will demonstrate:
• Competence and experience within at least two mechanical, electrical or plumbing (MEP) disciplines within a commercial setting, ideally education. Must have a recognised qualification in at least one MEP area i.e. NVQ 3, City and Guilds or other equivalent technical qualifications.
• Ability to undertake other minor craft works as required.
• Practical experience of undertaking a high standard of MEP maintenance, repairs and installation within a commercial setting and or ideally within an education environment relevant to their trade.
• An excellent standard of customer care, communicating always with the customer and colleagues on progress of works, working with the customer co-ordinate works at a convenient day / time to them and acting as an ambassador for the Camden FM service and the Council.
• Ability to ensure follow on repair works are identified, quoted, co-ordinated and planned in where it is not possible to complete within first visit.
• Strong problem-solving skills, diagnosing the causes of building faults and defects to identify the most appropriate solution to be applied to reduce repeat failures, reduce energy consumption, and to ensure the most cost-effective solution is identified in line with ‘Right First time’ principles.
• Experience, competency and willingness to learn and work with new technologies including handhelds, specialist control equipment, bespoke building software packages and any new building maintenance equipment or plant installed. Utilising the technology to optimise building efficiency.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant buildings statutory compliance obligations and ensure all works comply with current regulations and standards. Utilising knowledge to ensure safe systems of work are always followed and competent to draft method statements and assess risks and utilise permits to work in relation to all works undertaken by the post holder.
• Management of own workload effectively prioritising, ensuring SLA’s and PPM plans are adhered to, materials are sourced from suppliers and or quotations obtained where necessary.
• Ability to assist with snagging and identifying defects following works from ‘others’ and ability to utilise detailed drawings, plans and O & M manuals.
Work Environment:
• The post holder is required to work within schools, children’s centres and other commercial type properties to undertake repairs, maintenance and installation works.
• The post holder will work independently, managing and scheduling own workload independently with minimal levels of supervision, taking ownership and using initiative to resolve defects and problems.
• Clean driving licence required due to use and responsibility of a Council vehicle, where allocated, and to ensure the vehicle is used in accordance with the Council’s policy and procedure.
If this role sounds of interest please apply now!
