Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in South East London

I am currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a Property & Real Estate company for a role working on one of their high end residential contracts at Southbank. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will be required to carry out scheduled maintenance tasks and respond to ad hoc maintenance requests as directed by the Residential Facilities Manager. The role will involve work across four properties at Southbank Place.

Location: Southbank Place, SE1
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 10:00am to 07:00pm.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To identify and diagnose faults, as well as to carry out repairs, adjustments, and other maintenance work within communal areas and residential apartments as appropriate.
• To carry out the required routine servicing, repair or adjustment of plant or machinery in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule as tasked by the Residential Facilities Manager.
• To adopt a flexible approach in respect of other skills or trades to ensure the most cost-effective completion of all tasks.
• To undertake other skilled tasks in which competence has been demonstrated.
• To monitor plant as tasked and to record data using the supplied documentation.
• To achieve the highest possible standard of plant and equipment efficiency by ensuring that each task is carried out in accordance with the set requirements and instructions.
• To assist in ensuring that all working areas are kept clean and tidy, and all refuse and waste materials are removed as appropriate.
• To be thoroughly familiar and comply with the Company\’s \”Health & Safety\” policy and procedures and to immediately report any hazards or infringements to the Residential Facilities Manager.
• To action and complete time/task sheets on a daily basis in accordance with agreed procedures.
• To undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Residential Facilities Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• To have an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• The post holder is required to be tidy and presentable at all times.
• Be able to work as a team member and to communicate effectively at all levels.
• To be customer focused and diplomatic in their approach.
• Being mechanically skilled is essential for this role.
• Able to make decisions to the benefit of the business.

Technical Requirements

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical or Building Services/HVAC discipline is required.
• Previous experience working in a modern building services maintenance environment, and able to demonstrate basic understanding of HVAC and building services.
• It would be highly desirable for the candidate to have completed the requirements for Electrical Installation (BS7671:2018) IEE Wiring Regulations 18th edition through an approved course.