Residential Maintenance Engineer in City of Westminster

We are recruiting a Residential Maintenance Engineer to work on one of our high-end client sites in London Mayfair, a mixed commercial, retail and residential building in the local area.

Responsibilities

• Operate all building systems in a competent, effective and efficient manner, including Building Management Systems, Blind Control, air handling, AC & terminal units, window vent systems, cooling tower plant, domestic water services, fire prevention and detection systems, VESDA, fire suppression, generators, loads, motors, UPS, emergency lighting and switch panels.
• Issue site permits as part of the Safe System of Work.
• Complete PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.
• Ensure daily tours are completed and report or repair any defects via the Landlord helpdesk.
• Identify and order required materials promptly, completing the Internal Materials Request Form.
• Comply with statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
• Record statutory inspections (fire, access equipment, water hygiene) accurately in their specified folders.
• Ensure Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off, the quality of work is inspected, and recommendations escalated to the Contract Delivery Manager.
• Maintain plant areas, workshops, stores and rest areas at the highest housekeeping level.
• Be available on an on-call rota for out-of-hours attendance in the event of emergency.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (hours may change based on property requirements).

Qualifications

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services.
• Excellent communication skills – able 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing.
• Previously a Pressure Systems Authorised Person.
• C&G or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• HND or HNC qualification.
• Conversant with current Health and Safety legislation relevant to safe working practices.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and conscientious.
• Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of operation – enthusiastic to deliver a good service to the customer.
• 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 customer’s business requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work tasks.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Detail conscious.

Employee Benefits

• Overtime at 1.5x on weekdays and 2x on weekends, plus day in lieu on bank holidays.
• Standby rate of £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.