Description and requirements
Our Building Services team are looking for a Mechanical Engineer on Days to join the team on-site at one of our projects in London. The purpose of the role will be to carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and mechanical repairs on ventilation plant and other mechanical equipment at the Critical site, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard. The successful candidate will be working as part of a dedicated ventilation maintenance team, contributing to the efficient and safe operation of critical ventilation systems within a hospital environment. This is a continental shift pattern role, requiring flexibility and a commitment to maintaining 24/7 operational readiness.
Skanska, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, dates back 135 years and had a 2021 revenue of around £12.5 billion. We have 3,300 experts in the UK alone, could joining us be your next career move?
A properly cleaned, ventilated or heated room makes a real difference to a patient’s wellbeing and recovery.
Skanska’s teams support frontline workers in hospitals across the country. We help to manage and reduce hospital energy use, cutting carbon emissions and reducing waste disposal costs.
Our Global Healthcare Centre of Excellence shares best practice from over 400 projects across the world, to deliver new approaches to our healthcare projects.
You’ll:
1. To perform repairs and replacements to mechanical and ventilation assets to ensure continuation of service.
2. To assist the ventilation work coordinator delivering the ventilation PPM work and plant repairs.
3. To be aware of Health and Safety policies and statutory requirements and to provide advice as appropriate
4. To advise the ventilation work coordinator / AP on the effectiveness of the ventilation PPM program - additions, deletions or alterations and assist in the completion of relevant documentation/reports.
5. To help and assist the ventilation work coordinator / AP with any enquiries or problems that may occur in relation to the ventilation PPM programme.
6. To ensure good communications exist between the ventilation maintenance team and other members of the M&E discipline.
We’re looking for:
7. Knowledge of mechanical systems / equipment qualified to minimum level of NVQ 3.
8. Knowledge of mechanical and ventilation plant acquired through experience and training courses in the specialised areas - mechanical, ventilation & L8 etc would be advantageous
9. Knowledge of building services assets with at least 5 years’ experience in maintenance of plant and equipment.
10. A wide understanding of mechanical maintenance and repair techniques and the use of specialist tooling for unplanned failures and plant re-builds.
11. Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
12. Basic computer skills are required.
All employees will engage in and support Skanska to create a culture of customer service and care via the IFE programme for both internal and external customers and partners and to liaise with other departments regarding maintenance issues if required.