Building Services Engineer - Reading

Location: Reading

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experience + Overtime

Working Hours: 8:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to create a better world at work.

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the technical systems across the DHSC London estate are fully maintained and the necessary service criteria is achieved through PPM and Reactive tasks.
• To support the account in the completion of a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• To perform all planned and unplanned engineering activities relating to the running of an efficient contract and supporting the client facilities.

Duties:

• To perform all planned and unplanned mechanical and electrical engineering activities.
• Based in Reading.
• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks on all equipment including plant on DHSC sites.
• Operation/inspection of electrical/mechanical plant and equipment, in accordance with agreed safe working procedures and company quality standards.
• Provide an excellent service delivery across the reactive and planned maintenance tasks as required by the building management.
• Supervise subcontractors and process all relevant paperwork.
• Work to agreed schedule of jobs provided by contract scheduling team, via CAFM system.
• Perform testing and inspecting of electrical systems in accordance with industry and site standards.
• Regularly review, update and close via CAFM system to ensure no SLA/KPI failures.
• Able to work as part of a team, and on an individual basis when required to do so.
• Emergency callout duties as required and willingness to work over time.
• Ordering materials from an extensive list of EFS suppliers and adhering to EFS procurement policy.
• Undertake relevant training.
• Provide holiday/sickness cover when required.
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time by site management or the client.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out fully and promptly, in accordance with key performance indicators and service level agreements.
• Respond to reactive help desk requests.
• Follow EMCOR’s code of conduct.
• Ensuring that all works are carried out safely and are aware of their responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PPE and other control standards.
• Support a culture of collaboration, building customer advocacy with all stakeholders and colleagues by fostering a collaborative, partnership approach to relationships across all sites.
• Manage your own workload effectively and efficiently.
• Comply with the client’s company rules and maintain a high standard of discipline.
• To undertake all duties in a safe, tidy and responsible manner in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• To complete the required administration on the day-to-day activities of the role and be punctual on their returns to the deadlines specified.
• Always keep company vehicle clean and presentable, reporting any accidents or damage to the contract administration team without delay.
• Be prepared to travel across DHSC Estate as and when required.
• Provide on-call cover for client sites, available to attend site to deal with emergencies as and when required.

About The Role:

• City & Guilds mechanical / electrical engineering qualifications.
• Proven background & experience of building services, to include supervision of subcontractors.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of statutory, health & safety legislation & safe working practices.
• The successful candidate will have a working knowledge & experience of electrical & mechanical systems & plant.
• Must be able to work under their own initiative and keen to develop both their personal skills and the role.
• Trained in risk assessments and method statements.
• The individual must be willing to attain Competent Person (Electrical) HV and Competent Person (Confined Spaces) and with training become appointed in each discipline.
• Knowledge of Confined Space, Legionella and Permit to work systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC and BMS system.
• Computer literacy is Desirable.
• Valid full driving licence – essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as regular interfacing with the client will be a major part of this role.
• Strong customer skills are required.

Other Factors:

• Opportunity for regular overtime, including function cover during the evening & weekend working.
• Role will involve participation in a shift rota (0700 / 1000 – 1600 / 1900).
• Excellent training opportunities.
• BPSS Security clearance required.

Equal Opportunities:

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

EMCOR UK Benefits:

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies.
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Dental scheme.
• Access to health assessments.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.