This is a Full Time/Flexible Working, Permanent vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Wates has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer to join the team based at QinetiQ - Fort Halstead.
About the Role
The primary focus of this role is to conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on the building's plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients.
As the Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of M&E tasks on site. Effective time management and ownership are essential.
You should have effective communication skills to liaise with the client’s site management team, helpdesk, and other engineers.
You should be confident in your ability to multi-task, work to deadlines, and problem-solve on the job.
You will also need some experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience using a CAFM system is an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided.
Wates promotes a Zero-Harm policy, and you will be expected to promote health & safety excellence at all times.
This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team, with excellent opportunities for skills development through training.
Key Accountabilities as a Resident Engineer
* Using the client’s CAFM system, accept jobs, ensure SLAs are met, provide updates, and upload paperwork for review.
* Supervise subcontractors, ensuring their Method Statements and Risk Assessments are relevant and signed off.
* Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
* Basic Fire Doors inspections (training provided).
* Basic Plumbing skills are an advantage.
What We Offer
* On-call rota, overtime available.
* Supplied PPE, tools, and uniform.
* Mobile phone and laptop provided.
* Option to buy holiday (up to 5 days).
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Employee discounts with various brands.
* Extensive benefits including Private Medical, Pension (5% employer contribution), Health and Wellness programmes, 22 days holidays + bank holidays, and more.
* Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 8 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
Note: A DBS check is required as part of the employment process due to the nature of this role.
About Wates
Wates is a leading UK family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company with a legacy of over 125 years.
Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’, guided by our promises:
* Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-filled environments.
* Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people: Fostering opportunities and relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.
We are recognized as a Gold Investors in People employer and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.
Awards
* Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards
* 2022 Construction News Awards Winner
* Gold Award - Investors in People 2022
* Gold Award - Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
* Top 50 Employers for Women 2022
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