Maintenance Operative

Overview We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team to carry out reactive and planned maintenance building services across a number of our Healthcare contracts in London and parts of Kent. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors. The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. We are a dynamic, multi-talented organisation, working across a wide range of construction market sectors within the built environment. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our new-build and maintenance sectors, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. Job Purpose With a sound experience of mechanical maintenance you will be responsible for carrying out reactive and planned building service maintenance on mechanical plant; including heating and ventilation plant and equipment to healthcare buildings in the Kent and London area. Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of buildings is essential, including a working knowledge of pump and motor isolations and removals, valve maintenance, air handling units, pumps, motors, conveyors, hot and cold water systems and miscellaneous mechanical plant. Daily responsibilities will include: Maintenance and repair of building services plant and equipment including domestic plumbing works. Undertaking Planned Preventative (PPM's) and reactive maintenance works which includes diagnosing and correcting faults. Adherence to Health and Safety standards e.g. risk assessment, safe work procedures and attendance at tool box talks. Ensuring that jobs are completed on time in compliance with PPM plans and service level agreements. Normal working hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. There is also the opportunity to participate in an on-call rota system (which offers the opportunity to increase your earnings and be involved in additional urgent repairs). You will be provided with a company van, fuel card and excellent training / development as part of this varied and genuinely diverse opportunity. Experience Required Previous relevant experience in the maintenance of buildings is essential, including a working knowledge of heating systems and motorised valves and controls. This experience will have been gained maintaining mechanical / heating equipment within a commercial environment (such as healthcare, retail, hotels or other related industries). The successful candidate will have: Appropriate level of safety certification, either CSCS or equivalent Trade body Relevant Trade qualifications e.g. NVQ / City & Guilds Proven mechanical maintenance experience Water Hygiene experienceGood understanding of building fabric maintenance Good customer service, communication and interpersonal skills A clean UK Driving Licence. If you have the above experience, we would strongly encourage you to apply. What we can offer you; A competitive starting salary 25 days holiday including the ability to increase your annual leave On call allowance and overtime Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Company pension, life assurance and income protection. Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, Dental Insurance, private medical and more. Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more Opportunities to progress your career around the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr