Residential Maintenance Engineer in London

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We are currently recruiting for a Residential Maintenance Engineer to work on one of our high-end, prestigious client sites in London Mayfair. The site is a mixed commercial, retail and residential building and one of the newest in the local area. The main aim is to support the Supervisor and the team in maintaining the mechanical and electrical equipment and ensure we deliver our SLA and KPI as outlined and agreed. You will be an integral part of the established team on this site. The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday, 8-5pm.

Purpose: Provision of all-round engineering support, maintaining the building infrastructure. Have a detailed understanding of all new or current Building Services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings and complying with the Health & Safety/building codes of practice. It is the Engineer's role to support the Contract Delivery Manager at Park House Apartments by being the dedicated engineer for the apartments and an integral member of the team delivering engineering excellence across the full spectrum of services. The hours of work are days only (08:00 - 17:00) and there will also be a need to be on an ON-CALL rota for out of hours attendance in the event of emergency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective and efficient manner.
• Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work.
• Completion of PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.
• Ensure that daily tours are completed and repair or report any defects found via the Landlord helpdesk.
• Identification of materials required to be ordered in a timely manner and completion of the internal Materials Request Form.
• Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
• Timely implementation and recording of statutory inspections including accurate recording of fire, access equipment and water hygiene records within their specified folders.
• Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off, the quality of work is inspected and recommendations are escalated to the Contract Delivery Manager.
• The Shift team will ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping.
• The Engineer will be expected to operate and troubleshoot all building systems including but not limited to: Building Management Systems, electrical monitoring, air handling, air conditioning, window vent systems, fire prevention and detection systems, generators, UPS systems, and emergency lighting.

Skills:

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with staff and customers at all levels.
• Formal qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Experience as an end user of a Building Management System.
• Intermediate computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing.

Qualifications:

• Previously Pressure systems Authorised Person.
• C&G or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• HND/HNC Qualified.
• Be conversant with current Health and Safety legislation with relevance to safe working practices.
• Sound level of administration/organisational skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and conscientious.
• Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of technicians/operatives.
• Well-presented and approachable manner.
• Confidence and commitment to providing a high-quality, professional service.
• Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers' business requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work tasks.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work required.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable and detail conscious.

Employee Benefits:

• Overtime x1.5 on weekdays and x2 on weekends + day in lieu on bank holidays.
• Standby rate is £15 per day and £50 on bank holidays.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers).
• Ability to buy and sell holidays - buy 5 days & sell 2 days.
• Life assurance.
• Auto-enrolment company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice.
• Employee discounts with various brands.
• Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities.

Location: On-site - London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!