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This is a field based, mobile position covering Devon, Cornwall, Exeter, Oakhampton and Barnstable.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic tradespeople to joint our growing engineering family.

Our Skilled Engineers are employed on work that is appropriate to their core and specialist skills. They will, however, be expected to have / acquire elements of other skills which will enable them to work flexibly across trades.

Suitable training and up-skilling - May be given, as and when required, to achieve competency and the ability to perform the following (as detailed in responsibilities).

Working hours – Although the core working hours are 08:00 to 17:00, there may be a certain degree of flexibility depending on individual circumstances.

Main Duties;

• Provide a reactive and planned pro-active maintenance (PPM) service as per project requirements to all operational assets.
• Provide a multi-skilled maintenance service, which covers electrical, mechanical and building fabric disciplines.
• Carry out modifications and installations as and when required.
• Liaise with contractors or external suppliers where required and clearly communicate technical issues.
• Ensure that work is carried out to a high standard of quality and in line with current legal standards, company policies and procedures.
• Maximise availability of all mechanical and electrical equipment through continuous improvement, optimum performance / improved efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Maintain equipment supported by sound diagnostic and problem solving skills, raising issues as required to the shift supervisor on a timely basis.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate electrical, mechanical and instrumentation plant to optimise both reliability and maintainability.
• Provide a service that ensures all key performance indicators (KPI) / service level agreements (SLA) are met.
• Take ownership of tools and equipment provided and ensure they are maintained to an appropriate standard - reporting any defects immediately.
• Provide technical support/input to projects and initiatives.
• Being responsible for their own work and work of those under supervision, is completed in a safe and diligent manner.
• Ensure regular feedback on issues arising before, during and following work activities that are completed.
• Complete any required paperwork and reports accurately and on a timely basis.
• Complete required training and development in order to maintain competent in the role.
• Complete other duties as required and directed by the Regional Operations Supervisor or members of the Management Team.
• Flexibility in work hours to provide cover if required for holidays and sickness absence.
• Participation in standby rota for emergency calls, outside normal working hours.
• Familiarise and help to business continuity and the plan for the part of the business you work in.
• Comply fully with Health, Safety & Environmental policies.
• Completion of documentation as required, including RAMS and adhere to all associated permits.
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner.
• Proactively walk the floors, reporting any maintenance or H&S issues to the helpdesk and appropriate manager.

Health & Safety

• Follow Group and company policies and procedures, at all times.
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery, or risk to health and safety, or the environment.
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
• Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system.
• Take personal responsibility for Health & Safety matters.

What we are looking for

All Engineers

• Experience of working in engineering telecommunications
• Experience working within commercial properties and installations.
• Someone who is versatile and a team player.
• Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and its application within role.
• Ability to effectively prioritise own workload.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change / Flexible approach to work and working hours (subject to the EU Working Time Directive).
• Pro-active and positive approach to work
• Self-motivated.
• Good knowledge of building Statutory Compliance.
• Must hold a full UK driver's license.
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer based systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Presented in a clean and tidy manner to represent the company, in the most professional manner possible, utilising the uniform and PPE issued.
• Responsible for self and others to maintain a safe working environment as per the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequent UK and EU amendments.
• HSE management in accordance with our Quality Management System and all legal and statutory requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner.
• Able to do the job right and do it right first time, within a pre-determined timescale

Qualifications:

level 3 qualified in one or more of the below trades - additional training will be provided

Gas

• NVQ Level 3 in Heating/Ventilation/Maintenance.
• COCN1 OR CODNCO1 (domestic to commercial changeover)

AC/HVAC

• NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning/Maintenance
• F Gas Qualification

Electrical

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Apprenticeship
• 18th Edition
• 2391-52 Testing and Inspection Qualification

Plumbing

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Why you should work for us?

• Exciting opportunity to join the largest FM company in the UK.
• This role will provide you with opportunities for training, development, progression, and internal promotions.
• Mideals, an opportunity to receive discounts at various high street retailers, including Curry's, John Lewis, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and B&Q.