Facilities and Maintenance Engineer

1 week ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Contechs Full time

Facilities and Maintenance Engineer

6 Month Contract

Reading, Berkshire

£19.07 per hour PAYE

  • Our Client has a vacancy for a Facilities team member to be based onsite in Reading
  • The engineer will help manage and maintain the services and plant, handling breakdowns and manage contractors.
  • Also get involved in fit outs and renovating and repurposing space.
  • As they grow as a business, the Client are particularly keen to add someone adding skills that supplements the existing team.

This might include expertise in one of the following areas:

  • Carpentry and joinery skills
  • Plumbing skills / HVAC
  • Knowledge or experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) maybe with knowledge of Trend systems.
  • You will need a driving license and some IT skills including Excel and Word.

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

  • Able to perform handyman duties such as basic plumbing, erecting shelving and furniture assembly and decorating.
  • To offer front line support to the business, helping with breakdowns and emergency situations.
  • Capable of remedial actions to ensure labs work effectively and safely.
  • Drive the Company Van when required for deliveries of goods or samples to and from RSSL sites.
  • Collection of supplies from cash and carry and builder's merchants.
  • To assist the FM in planning and carrying out modifications to labs, refurbishments and upgrades and enhancements.
  • Knowledge of operate a Trend Building Management System (BMS) would be advantageous.
  • Ability to troubleshoot or diagnose faults would be useful.
  • Knowledge of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) diagnostics and repair would be an advantage.
  • Taking prompt action in emergency situations and arranging for contractors to assist and ensure issues are dealt with promptly.
  • Be available for out of standard hours working for pre-planned maintenance and emergency situations
  • Ensure that contractor management complies with regulator and Client safety policies.
  • To seek quotes from approved suppliers and ensure value for money and any new equipment will work efficient and effectively.
  • To assist on sustainability, monitoring energy usage and consumption and to make suggestions where necessary to save energy.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements :

  • Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
  • Full clean driving Licence
  • Computer literate to intermediate level (MS Office, Word, Excel etc.)
  • Excellent organisational skills, including time management and priority setting
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience in a similar facilities or hands-on role

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