Mechanical Engineer

The working hours for the role are Monday - Friday/ 8am-5pm There is a 1 in 5 call out rota - £100 per week + minimum 4 hours overtime per call out There is plenty of overtime available and progression for the right candidate Role Purpose: A leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join the team located in Elstree/Borehamwood To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to client Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems in accordance with agreed service levels Primary Objectives and Tasks:  •    Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements. •    Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard. •    Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times. •    To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant as required. •    Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant. •    Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of “Frontline” task sheets. •    Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices •    To develop a good working relationship with all members of staff and clients staff. •    Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required. •    Ensure a professional image is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times. •    Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.  Accountabilities •    Accountable to Contract Supervisor and Account Manager. •    The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff. •    This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility Core Competencies: Education •    A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills. Training •    Formally trained in mechanical services maintenance (C&G or BTEC certs) •    Basic skills on building management systems would be an advantage •    Formal health and safety training (Desirable) Experience     •    Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves •    Experience of operating Cooling Towers •    Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities •    Working on a client resident site (Desirable) •    Formally certified for Maintenance and Operation of Evaporative Cooling Systems (Desirable) Aptitudes       •    Good verbal communication skills •    Good written English skills Character   •    Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service. •    Calm manner, able to work under pressure. •    Able to make sound decisions when needed. •    Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg. •    Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment. •    Able to work at heights and on roofs. •    A team player, able to work with the business and clients staff of all levels. Circumstances     •    Able to attend the site location within one hour of notification to participate in out-of-hours rostered stand-by and call-out procedure