We have a vacancy for a Facilities team member based in Reading. £19.07 p/h PAYE The engineer will help manage and maintain the services and plant, handling breakdowns and manage contractors. As we grow as a business, we are particularly keen to add someone adding skills that supplements our 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. 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 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. Requirements: * Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance * Educated to GCSE standard, including English and Maths * Full clean driving Licence* * Computer literate to intermediate level (MS Office, Word, Excel etc.) * * Excellent organizational skills, including time management and priority setting * Ability to work as part of a team * Strong communication skills; high standard of written and spoken presentation. * Experience in a similar facilities or hands-on role * Experience in PPM preferred * Fluent in English If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience required Apply Now