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Job Overview
Responsible for performing a variety of tasks and skills to ensure the correct functioning and safety of the building M&E plant and equipment. You may also be required to carry out minor repairs and improvements to the building fabric, such as painting, plastering, carpentry, etc.
Main Duties
Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems
Respond to requests and reports of faults or breakdowns from facilities staff and clients in a timely and professional manner
Install new equipment and appliances, and assist in the setup of other systems
Conduct regular checks and tests of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, etc., and ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations
Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, inventory, and spare parts, and report any issues or recommendations to the Shift Lead Engineer
Follow a maintenance schedule and prioritise tasks according to urgency and importance
Use and maintain tools and equipment required for the role, and ensure they are in good working order and stored securely
Work collaboratively with other maintenance engineers, facilities staff and external specialists, providing guidance and support when needed
Keep up to date with the latest developments and best practices in the field of maintenance, and attend training courses as required
What we are looking for
Experience & Qualifications
A combination of or all of the following:
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (600/1122/1)
City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Heating and Ventilating Installation (Industrical and Commercial)
City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Heating and Ventilation (Domestic Installation) (100/3376/2)
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Heating and Ventilation (Industrial and Commercial Installation) (100/3376/2)
City and Guilds Level 3 Heating and Ventilation Installation
City and Guilds Level 3 Heating and Ventilation
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services (Plumbing) (Q1027228)
Minimum 5 Years Experience in similar locations and appliances
Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices, and ability to use them safely and effectively
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Interacting & Communicating
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Knowledge of commercial requirements of contract
· Knowledge of all requirements for administration of service excellent
· Good verbal and written communication skills
Analysing & Reporting
· Manual dexterity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
· Ability to assess asset condition, report findings and solutions in a clear and concise way.
· Provide guidance to trainee plumbing engineers to support their development and skilled plumbing engineers to support the decision making process.
Adapting & Performing
· Ability to work on own and as part of a wider team
· A proactive approach, with a can-do attitude
· Good physical condition and strength, and ability to work in different environments and heights
Other
· Flexibility and willingness to work overtime, on-call, or during weekends and holidays as needed
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
Together our diversity makes us stronger.