At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct playground inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ensure safety and quality.
- Company: Join KOMPAN, a leading UK organisation dedicated to play equipment maintenance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and ongoing training in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in community play spaces while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or construction, strong communication skills, and a full driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Kompan aftersales department provides on-site inspections, repairs, full refurbishments, and maintenance on any manufacturers’ equipment, even those who have ceased trading. We are looking to recruit a playground Inspection & Maintenance Engineer with experience of playgrounds maintenance and repair. We offer the opportunity to join a well-established, growing UK organization, focusing on delivering ongoing play inspection and maintenance to our ever-growing existing client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of operational inspections and risk assessments as specified in BS EN1176 using the Play Inspection Company APP or other software the company may choose to use.
- Ensure such inspections provide all necessary information for repair quotations to be produced accurately including measurements, quantities, manufacturer details and photographs.
- Ensure that inspections are always undertaken in the most efficient manner possible taking into consideration local conditions such as weather, traffic and local events/holidays.
- Contact customers as and when required to advise your intended inspection date/time.
- Maintain effective communication with the office.
- Identify opportunities for larger repair and refurbishment works.
- Carry out basic corrective repairs when required, providing you have appropriate tools and equipment available in your vehicle or obtainable nearby.
- Carry out repairs to an exceptional standard as per the job spec provided to you.
- Ensure any vehicle stock is replenished as required by requesting replacement items based on usage to avoid out of stock situations.
- Provide a stock take of vehicle stock as and when requested.
- Manage stock of our northern storage facility and stock updates as and when requested.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions for improving the efficiency of your role.
- Provide support/training where required to other members of staff.
- Maintain all tools/equipment/PPE in good condition and request replacement items or repairs as required.
- Wear company branded workwear at all times (branded workwear will be provided).
- Clearly display ID badge.
- Comply in full with the companies code of conduct at all times.
- Maintain your vehicle in line with the company car policies.
- Undertake additional training where required.
- Always act safely and wear all appropriate PPE for the task set (PPE will be provided).
Experience
- Experience of working within a construction, maintenance or service engineers’ environment with good customer service and communication skills.
- A problem solver with practical skills including experience of woodworking, surface repair, painting and mechanical repairs.
- Ability to work on own initiative to a high level of accuracy and to meet deadlines.
- A self-motivated individual who continually keeps abreast of industry and safety requirement changes.
- Basic IT skills – Use of Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to travel daily, so a full clean driving licence is required.
- RPII Operational inspection Qualification (the company will consider training for the right candidate).
- Due to the nature of our business an Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Personal Skills
- A team player with strong organisational skills, able to collaborate well with others.
- Able to work autonomously, proactively managing personal workload.
- A natural multi-tasker, able to track and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Trustworthy and takes responsibility for managing deadlines, planning tasks for self, seeking input from others, checking details and raising anomalies.
- Structured and accurate, especially with data input skills, excellent attention to detail is vital.
- Able to learn quickly ‘on the job’ to comprehend and adjust to new and updated information.
- A positive ‘can-do’ problem-solving attitude.
- A professional commitment to excellent customer service.
KOMPAN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.
Inspection & Maintenance Engineer in Milton Keynes employer: KOMPAN
At Kompan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in Milton Keynes, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages taking ownership of projects. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying the benefits of working with a passionate team dedicated to creating inspiring outdoor spaces.
