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Mechanical Engineer Building Services

R9 Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Romford, Greater London RM1 1AA, England

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A mobile Mechanical Engineer is sought for a permanent position based in Romford/Waltham Forest, requiring a valid driving license.
  • The role involves delivering planned and reactive maintenance for property services, ensuring compliance with operational targets and quality standards.
  • Candidates must have appropriate industry qualifications and time served in a Mechanical/Commercial setting, with experience in commercial and domestic premises.
  • The position offers a salary with standby pay of £178 per week and overtime rates including time and a half during the week and double time on Sundays.
  • General benefits include 22 days of holiday per year, a pension scheme, and additional perks such as a company van and fuel card.
I'm seeking a mobile Mechanical Engineer with a driving license for permanent position based in Romford/Waltham forest.As our Commercial Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintenance of property services by delivering planned and reactive maintenance to an agreed program, budget, and quality within the companys operational targets.

You will be expected to:

  • To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance to all Plant Room Equipment as per maintenance schedules. Assisting sub-contractors where necessary, monitoring repairs, or providing assistance where required.
  • To carry out plant inspections, diagnose faults, fit parts, and carry out repairs to mechanical systems, such as pumps, valves, pipework etc.
  • Sound Knowledge, of Heating, and Hot Water system operation and control with understanding of system design.
  • Installation of replacement plant and components such as, Pumps, Valves, Pressure Switches Automatic Air Vents etc. Installation Pipework to include safe isolation of systems repairs and modification. Ability to carry out repairs within communal areas to Radiators, valves, and pipework.
  • Knowledge of communal ventilation systems and ability to carry out the necessary maintenance and repair of these systems.
  • Knowledge of cold-water booster systems, operation, and repair.
  • Identify faults and report issues in a timely manner. Consulting with Suppliers to obtain the necessary replacement component costs to include and labour requirements and submitting these to the Mechanical Supervisor as required.
  • To complete digital records PPMs planned works and reactive repairs for each task using Aston Groups ACIMs software.
  • To comply with safe working practices ensuring the safety of the workforce
    and public is always maintained.
  • Liaise with all stakeholders as required to ensure a high-quality service
    is delivered and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
  • Responsible for the delivery of planned commitments to the client,
    ensuring agreed KPIs and service levels are being met.
  • To maintain a high standard of customer service for all internal and
    external facing activities.
  • To attend toolbox talks.
  • To comply with the companys Health and Safety Policy at all times and
    follow all related safe systems of work.
  • To undertake call out duties on a scheduled out of hours call out rota as required.
  • Undertake other duties of a similar nature as required by management.
  • Responsible for care and maintenance of vehicle; washes vehicle and
    cleans interior; takes vehicle to garage for maintenance and repair.
  • To report any vehicle malfunctions to management as soon as possible.

Working hours will beMonday to Friday, 08:00 am to 17:00 pm, and flexibility with working hours is essential as overtime will be required from time to time.

The Candidate
To be considered for our Mechanical Engineer role, you will have the following skills and experience:

Qualifications

    • Appropriate industry qualifications.
    • Time served in a Mechanical/Commercial setting is essential.
    • Commercial ACS qualifications is an advantage.

Experience

  • Experience as a suitably qualified Commercial Mechanical Engineer working in
    Commercial and Domestic premises.
  • Plumbing pipework skills, copper, steel including pipe threading and mechanical pressing where required.
  • Basic electrical skills.
  • Understanding of Heating, Hot Water and Ventilation systems.
  • Use and ability to train in the use of PDA devices and company software.

Skills/Knowledge

  • The ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working.
    relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • To be able to work as part of a team
  • It is a requirement that a valid full clean driving license is maintained.
  • Information on the on-call rota, standby allowances, and overtime pay

When on standby

The candidate will be on standby for 1 week within a rotation (1 in 6).

Standby rate for week - £178

    • Time and half during the week for any call outs
    • Saturday Time and a half for call outs
    • Sunday Double time for call outs

Call out during normal working week - Time and a half

General company benefits such as holiday allowance, pension, etc.

        • 22 days holiday per year and the usual Bank Holidays
        • Birthday off after one year of service
        • Pension with 4% salary sacrifice scheme and employer contribution
        • Death In Service benefit of 4x salary
        • Cycle to Work Scheme
        • Eyecare Vouchers
        • Employee Assistance Program
  • Details about the company van, fuel card, usage policies, and tracking systems
    • Company Van will be provided.
    • Fuel Card will be provided
    • Reasonable private use is permitted
    • Please see attached policies
  • Additional information on the types of contracts you handle (e.g., high-end residential, commercial office buildings, etc.)

The managers team are responsible for various buildings within the borough including the Town Hall, schools and libraries maintaining the plantrooms within these buildings.

They are also responsible for plant rooms in small offices and nursing homes.

If you feel your skills match for this role, then please do apply with your updated CV or drop in for a call

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