Building Maintenance Engineer

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52Job Description:General Building Maintenance Engineer
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Competitive Salary + Company van & benefits

A well respected construction and facilities services provider currently engaged on a long term framework with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation service is seeking to expand their team with the addition of an Electrician to work on a Ministry of Justice scheme in Derbyshire.

You’d be working as part of a team delivering facilities and estate management services within the estate and this team plays an important part in ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance works are executed in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

As a skilled and experienced General Building Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for carrying out the following to the highest standards and to the agreed method statements:

You will be responsible for:
Raising, updating and closing remedial tasks within the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.
Ensuring all critical parts are available for statutory tasks.
Carrying out general and semi-skilled maintenance activities.
Undertake general tasks associated with security systems such as CCTV and alarm systems.
Carrying out monthly checks and tests of fire extinguisher equipment, with regular checks on fire hydrants and fire hoses.
Completing RCD testing on a quarterly basis.
Carrying out checks on Misting Units.
Undertaking fire door maintenance activities.
Conducting flushing and tap temperature tests as required by the water risk assessment.
Undertaking monthly and annual emergency lighting checks.
Checking and testing smoke vents as required.
Any other duties commensurate with the role.

How you’ll deliver the role:
Completing all activities to a high standard and in a professional manner
Proactively using the technology and systems provided in order to support the client’s compliance and contractual obligations
Communicating clearly, effectively, and professionally with team members, management, and client representatives
Outstanding problem-solving skills
Working with attention to detail and strong organisational skills

We want to hear from you if you have:
Good IT skills
Experience in Fire Door Maintenance, Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, Fire Alarm Core Points, Emergency Lighting, RCD, Water Temperature Testing
Previous experience of working as part of a team, and along other Engineers
Ideally you will be qualified in multiple areas of maintenance as outlined above with experience in general building maintenance. Additionally, it would be desirable if you have experience of working within a custodial environment with basic Health and Safety knowledge and exposure to building and system compliance, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What’s on offer?
As a well recognised national organisation, they offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. They are in the top 1% of Investors in People employers and they have a competitive reward and benefits program as well as a great Career progression plan, generous pension, competitive holiday entitlement, Flexible benefits, Discount portals, volunteering days and parking. This company offer all the support, tools and opportunity to embrace, support and reward individuals.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place though a salary uplift is in place)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and supportive employer with a healthy pipeline of work so if you feel you meet the necessary criteria then please forward your CV today!Location: East Midlands, Ashbourne