Job Overview
Do you have significant knowledge and experience working as a Building Services Engineer within an Estates and Facilities setting, and enjoy a fast-paced working environment within a progressive team? If so, this role could be for you…
Responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic person with a can‑do attitude to join our Estates and Facilities Team. Your role as Building Services Engineer is fundamental to the delivery of day‑to‑day maintenance activities on both sites, so it is essential you have a technical qualification with exceptional building engineering experience and attention to detail. This position requires a problem solver who will report on contractor performance directly to the Electrical & Mechanical Manager. You will complement our team of highly skilled individuals who are key to the care and maintenance of both sites.
About the Employer
It's an exciting time to be joining the Estates & Facilities department at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew & Wakehurst. We have completed a significant restructure of the department following the insourcing of the estates function, this has created new opportunities to become part of a developing team and work with a diverse team of experts in one of the world's leading Botanic Gardens.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well‑being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.
Benefits
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
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