At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality plumbing and maintenance services in a dynamic office environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive bonuses, and a comprehensive mental wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring building safety and functionality while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in plumbing and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 36910 - 45000 £ per year.
As our Building Services Engineer, you will deliver high quality, multi‑skilled maintenance services across our Bexhill office, with a significant focus on plumbing works. You will undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor project work across a range of building services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver plumbing and multi‑skilled maintenance tasks safely, effectively and without risk to others
- Proactively identify, report and, where possible, make safe any plumbing, mechanical or building fabric issues
- Complete all assigned PPM and reactive works within agreed priority timescales and accurately record all activities in the CAFM system
- Notify the Facilities Manager of any issues that may impact building operations, service delivery, business‑critical systems or statutory compliance
- Ensure RAMS and permits to work are in place for all relevant tasks, whether completed in‑house or by contractors
- Support and oversee external contractors on site, acting as a point of contact and monitoring the quality, safety and progress of works
- Participate in out‑of‑hours activities including planned works and emergency reactive call outs, responding effectively to incidents that may impact building safety or operations
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong experience in plumbing (or closely related building services discipline) with demonstrable experience of delivering day‑to‑day planned and reactive maintenance
- Strong understanding of H&S legislation, safe systems of work, industry guidance and working knowledge of building services systems (including basic mechanical and M&E plant operation)
- Understanding of RAMS, Permit to Work systems and experience of using CAFM systems for logging, updating and closing tasks
Interview Process
- Recruiter screening call
- First‑stage interview with hiring leader (on‑site)
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues eligible for annual 4Cs performance bonus
- Financial wellbeing package – life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost and matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Mental wellbeing programme – thrive mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; option to buy or sell a week
Inclusive Recruitment
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme and will provide any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.
Building Services Engineer - Plumbing employer: Hastings Direct
At Hastings Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth. Our Bexhill office provides a dynamic environment for Building Services Engineers, with flexible hybrid working arrangements, competitive bonuses, and comprehensive mental health support, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally.
