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About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Private Sector FM business division that provides catering, cleaning, hard services, pest control, and security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Business & Industry market.
Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.
About The Role:To be responsible for the efficient maintenance and repair of mainly AC systems, HVAC, L8, Mechanical and Electrical systems and associated equipment on site in line with current legislation. Play a key role, working with the Maintenance team, in the effective planning and completion of all assigned works.The role requires a multi discipline approach, as there will be a requirement to work at heights on occasion, working within a commercial and public setting.To liaise with M&E self-delivery team and subcontract partners to ensure that operational efficiency is maintained to a high standard.To support other OCS staff to deliver continuous improvement in customer service to maintain the upkeep of the client's property whilst ensuring safe working in accordance with Health and Safety procedures.As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Carry out installation and servicing of AC units in a range of environments as well as planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative general maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns.
- Carrying out statutory inspection of assets including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks and other minor reactive works.
- Providing technical guidance to the client and contract support
- HVAC maintenance and support
- Key role in on-going maintenance at one of the estates key properties
- Monitoring of BMS controls
- Pressure vessels, pressurisation units & pumps
- Humidifiers
- Carry out basic "first response" janitor duties such as unblocking toilets, mopping up spillages when required.
- Weekly testing of alarm and security systems, ensuring adherence of Fire and Health & Safety legislation, including firefighting equipment.
- Liaise with the helpdesk to ensure that tasks raised are completed within a timely fashion.
- Be available to attend planned events out of normal hours when required.
- Ensure all documentation is maintained to a fully auditable standard required by the client & third-party accreditation standards.
- To be proactive in the maintenance of the site & equipment establishing sound maintenance practices and providing solutions to all reactive issues.
- Support your operational lead with contractor compliance.
- Ensure that tasks either carried out directly by you as part of a team and sub-contractors work safely ensuring appropriate measures are taken with Risk Assessments and Method Statement in place.
- Ensure all regulatory and statutory requirements are met always and with prompt escalation to line manager where needed.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are achieved and maintain regular contact with the key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- Applicant must have the right to work in the UK
- C&G qualified level 2 minimum in 2079 (F-Gas and ODS regulations) & 6187 (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)
- To be IT literate using Microsoft Word, Excel etc
- Must hold a full UK driving license as use of company vehicle may be required.
- Ability to effectively work under pressure
- Ability to diagnose faults and recommend appropriate solutions
- Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of Integrated CAFM systems and handheld PDA's
How to Apply:
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
