Mechanical or Electrical Engineer

Job Opportunity: Facilities Engineer

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Rate: up to 20 - 25 per hour dependent on experience

Company: Hays Recruitment

Temp role: 02/09/2024 to 01/03/2025

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Engineer to join our Site Operations Chapter. This role involves managing small civil projects to ensure the site's high-quality standards and assets are maintained while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You will manage third-party contractors, review and approve Contractor Induction, Risk Assessment, and Method Statements before any work is undertaken on site, and assess and agree on the completion of work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent service to all internal customers by maintaining office buildings and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete planned maintenance, timely repair of breakdowns, and conduct continuous improvement and project activities.
• Identify problem areas to ensure an efficient and effective maintenance service.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external standards, laws, regulations, and codes of practice governing site maintenance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in an office building environment, managing contractors, and working on small to large projects.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in building and engineering practice.
• Proficiency in Building Management Systems, current technology/systems, software applications, and the latest IT tools.
• Good working knowledge of building services, ensuring preventative maintenance is carried out and assets have the right maintenance schedules.
• Planning and implementation of site projects and supporting capital projects.
• Understanding of supply, reporting, and costing of utility services.
• The ability to work with complex instructions, identify issues, and enact plans to resolve situations quickly.
• Manage multiple maintenance issues daily, prioritising based on risk/business impact.
• Well-organised, attention to detail, proactive approach to work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Flexible with a 'can do' attitude, able to work outside normal hours and respond to out-of-hours call-outs.
• Ability to work within a team or individually.
• Sense of personal responsibility and time management.
• Demonstrates leadership through interpersonal skills, with a professional and pleasant manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an aptitude for analysis and detail.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure service meets expectations.
• Growth mindset to view the bigger picture and take on Chapter initiatives/projects outside the comfort zone.
• Customer Satisfaction Mindset.

Qualifications:

• Multi-skilled with either electrical, mechanical, and/or air conditioning qualifications.
• Sound knowledge and experience of building services and Health and Safety requirements.
• Mechanical or electrical skills through time-served apprenticeship or relevant practical experience.

How to Apply:
If you are a proactive and skilled Facilities Engineer looking to join a dynamic team, please apply

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