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Haymarket, Edinburgh
Circa £38,000 per Annum
The Opportunity:We are seeking a Facilities Services Engineer to join an on-site team in Haymarket, Edinburgh. As part of the team, you will help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for our commercial customer, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring statutory compliance, and contributing to a positive working environment without the requirement for on-call duty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance and repair duties on HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
- Work within the facilities team, assisting others when required.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure safe working practices.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks promptly and effectively.
- Complete reports using handheld tablets and maintain site logbooks.
- Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms.
- Assist with building fabric maintenance and repairs when needed.
- Source materials and parts for work orders, ensuring accurate stock control.
- Attend meetings, health & safety briefings, and toolbox talks.
- Provide support to the Technical Supervisor, covering in their absence when necessary.
- Participate in regular housekeeping and stock control of site storage areas.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including LOLER, PUWER, PAT, CDM Regs, and more.
Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge:
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence.
- Completed Apprenticeship and trade qualifications in a technical field (Mechanical bias preferred).
- At least 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience.
- Experience with large mechanical and electrical systems in a modern office environment, including:
- HVAC systems.
- FGas and A/C refrigerant systems.
- LTHW & Chilled Water Systems.
- Low Voltage Distribution and BMS.
- Legionella control (L8) and building statutory requirements.
- Experience with planned maintenance and problem-solving in an FM environment.
- Willingness to undertake additional training as required.
Desirable:
- Formal Health & Safety training and qualifications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-facing experience.
- Ability to work within a diverse, dynamic, and high-achieving team environment.
Person Specification:
- Team Player: Collaborative approach with patience and diplomacy.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility: Adaptable and able to take on new challenges.
- Time Management: Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Calm Under Pressure: Able to maintain professionalism in complex situations.
