Facilities and Maintenance Engineer

Facilities and Maintenace Engineer

Full Time - 36 hours per week - 9am to 5pm - Monday to Friday

6 Month Contract

£19.07 per hour - PAYE

Based On site in Reading

Job Overview

Contechs are seeking a skilled Facilities and Maintenance Engineer o join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both mechanical and electrical systems, with experience in maintenance and supervision. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively. The Facilities and Maintenance will be responsible for ensuring that all facilities operate efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• The engineer will help us manage and maintain the services and plant, handling breakdowns and manage contractors. We also get involved in fit outs and renovating and repurposing space.
• As we grow as a business, we are particularly keen to add someone adding skills that supplements our existing team. This might include expertise in one of the following areas:
• Carpentry and joinery skills
• Plumbing skills / HVAC
• Knowledge or experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) maybe with knowledge of Trend systems.
• You will need a driving license and some IT skills including Excel and Word.

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

• Able to perform handyman duties such as basic plumbing, erecting shelving and furniture assembly and decorating.
• To offer front line support to the business, helping with breakdowns and emergency situations. Capable of remedial actions to ensure labs work effectively and safely.
• Drive the Company Van when required for deliveries of goods or samples to and from RSSL sites. Collection of supplies from cash and carry and builder s merchants.
• To assist the FM in planning and carrying out modifications to labs, refurbishments and upgrades and enhancements.
• Knowledge of operate a Trend Building Management System (BMS) would be advantageous. Ability to troubleshoot or diagnose faults would be useful.
• Knowledge of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) diagnostics and repair would be an advantage.
• Taking prompt action in emergency situations and arranging for contractors to assist and ensure issues are dealt with promptly. Be available for out of standard hours working for pre-planned maintenance and emergency situations
• To seek quotes from approved suppliers and ensure value for money and any new equipment will work efficient and effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Language Requirements :

• Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
• Educated to GCSE standard, including English and Maths
• Full clean driving License
• Computer literate to intermediate level (MS Office, Word, Excel etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills, including time management and priority setting
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong communication skills; high standard of written and spoken presentation.
• Experience in a similar facilities or hands-on role
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with attention to detail.

If you are passionate about facilities management and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.