Role Overview
Harvey Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Facilities Management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of client sites.
The role requires a strong background in either electrical or mechanical building services, together with a sound working knowledge of associated building systems. The successful candidate will act as a lead engineer on designated sites, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
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Key Responsibilities
Planned and Reactive Maintenance
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across client sites
- Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on a wide range of building services systems.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency callouts.
- Provide regular updates to the Helpdesk and Maintenance Management Team on work progress and completion.
Building Services Systems
- Maintain and support systems including, but not limited to:
Electrical Systems
- Fixed wire installationn
- Emergency lighting
- Fire alarm systems
- General lighting and power systems
- Electrical controls and associated plant
Mechanical Systems
- Hot and cold water services
- Pumps and booster sets
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Fan Coil Units (FCUs)
- Ventilation systems
- Heating systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Water hygiene and Legionella control systems
Site Management and Compliance
- Act as Lead Engineer on designated client sites.
- Carry out inductions for specialist contractors and visitors.
- Supervise subcontractors where required and ensure works are completed to agreed standards.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with company Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental procedures.
- Complete all maintenance documentation, reports, and records accurately and in a timely manner.
- Identify opportunities for system improvements and energy efficiency initiatives.
Customer Service
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supply chain partners.
- Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.
- Represent Harvey Group positively while working on client premises.
On-Call Duties
- Participate in the engineering call-out rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.
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Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
- The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A proactive and positive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Professionalism, integrity, and reliability.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ownership and accountability for work undertaken.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.
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Skills and Attributes
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, subcontractors, and the Helpdesk.
- Accurate completion of reports, permits, and maintenance records.
Technical Competence
- Strong technical knowledge of building services maintenance.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical faults.
- Good understanding of building controls and associated systems.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
Planning and Organisation
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities.
- Commitment to delivering work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
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Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Time-served Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Heating or Building Services Engineer.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar facilities maintenance role.
- Proven experience working within commercial and industrial environments.
- Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Certified Health & Safety training (CSR / SafePass or equivalent).
- Full clean driving licence.
Candidates Should Hold One or More of the Following:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Inspection and Testing qualification.
- Gas qualifications (Commercial and/or Domestic).
- Legionella / Water Hygiene qualifications.
- Unvented Hot Water qualification.
- Relevant HVAC or Mechanical Services qualifications.
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Desirable
- HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
- Gas Safe Registration (Commercial).
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls.
- MEWP certification.
- PASMA certification.
- Asbestos Awareness training.
- Manual Handling training.
- Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and energy management systems.
- Additional trade qualifications that support a multi-skilled maintenance environment.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company vehicle (where applicable).
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a versatile maintenance professional who enjoys working across both electrical and mechanical disciplines while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
