Facilities and Maintenance Engineer
6 Month Contract
Reading, Berkshire
£19.07 per hour PAYE
* Our Client has a vacancy for a Facilities team member to be based onsite in Reading
* The engineer will help manage and maintain the services and plant, handling breakdowns and manage contractors.
* Also get involved in fit outs and renovating and repurposing space.
* As they grow as a business, the Client are particularly keen to add someone adding skills that supplements the existing team.
This might include expertise in one of the following areas:
* Carpentry and joinery skills
* Plumbing skills / HVAC
* Knowledge or experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) maybe with knowledge of Trend systems.
* You will need a driving license and some IT skills including Excel and Word.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
* Able to perform handyman duties such as basic plumbing, erecting shelving and furniture assembly and decorating.
* To offer front line support to the business, helping with breakdowns and emergency situations.
* Capable of remedial actions to ensure labs work effectively and safely.
* Drive the Company Van when required for deliveries of goods or samples to and from RSSL sites.
* Collection of supplies from cash and carry and builder's merchants.
* To assist the FM in planning and carrying out modifications to labs, refurbishments and upgrades and enhancements.
* Knowledge of operate a Trend Building Management System (BMS) would be advantageous.
* Ability to troubleshoot or diagnose faults would be useful.
* Knowledge of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) diagnostics and repair would be an advantage.
* Taking prompt action in emergency situations and arranging for contractors to assist and ensure issues are dealt with promptly.
* Be available for out of standard hours working for pre-planned maintenance and emergency situations
* Ensure that contractor management complies with regulator and Client safety policies.
* To seek quotes from approved suppliers and ensure value for money and any new equipment will work efficient and effectively.
* To assist on sustainability, monitoring energy usage and consumption and to make suggestions where necessary to save energy.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements :
* Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
* Full clean driving Licence
* Computer literate to intermediate level (MS Office, Word, Excel etc.)
* Excellent organisational skills, including time management and priority setting
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Experience in a similar facilities or hands-on role