£31.98 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
North London, Greater London
Public Sector And Council
Posted 1 day ago
Expires In 27 Days
Job Description
Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing Bias
Location: North London
Rate: £31.98 per hour umbrella
Contract: 3 months ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangement: Van-mobile
The role will cover planned and reactive maintenance across schools, children's centres, community buildings and corporate properties. The position has a plumbing and mechanical bias, although candidates will need a good awareness of electrical building services and be able to identify basic faults safely.
A key part of the role will be working alongside and mentoring a plumbing apprentice for around three days each week. You will be expected to demonstrate safe working practices, explain tasks clearly, check completed work and support the apprentice's development.
Key Responsibilities
If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong commercial plumbing and mechanical background and are available to start at short notice, we would be keen to hear from you.
Location: North London
Rate: £31.98 per hour umbrella
Contract: 3 months ongoing
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangement: Van-mobile
The role will cover planned and reactive maintenance across schools, children's centres, community buildings and corporate properties. The position has a plumbing and mechanical bias, although candidates will need a good awareness of electrical building services and be able to identify basic faults safely.
A key part of the role will be working alongside and mentoring a plumbing apprentice for around three days each week. You will be expected to demonstrate safe working practices, explain tasks clearly, check completed work and support the apprentice's development.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across mechanical and plumbing systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults with commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical plant.
- Maintain pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets, valves and associated equipment.
- Repair and maintain domestic hot and cold-water systems.
- Service TMVs and support water hygiene and Legionella control activities.
- Complete minor mechanical installation and remedial works.
- Identify the cause of faults and recommend suitable remedial action.
- Keep accurate records of work completed using CAFM systems and mobile technology.
- Manage an allocated workload of PPM and reactive jobs, prioritising urgent issues where required.
- Complete dynamic risk assessments and follow relevant health and safety and permit-to-work procedures.
- Communicate effectively with school staff, caretakers, contractors and colleagues.
- Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment.
- Support and mentor the assigned plumbing apprentice.
- Assist the wider M&E team where required and within your area of competence.
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
- Strong practical experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
- Experience maintaining heating systems, pumps, calorifiers, pressurisation units and associated plant.
- Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability and willingness to mentor an apprentice.
- Comfortable using mobile devices and CAFM systems to record completed works.
If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong commercial plumbing and mechanical background and are available to start at short notice, we would be keen to hear from you.