An exciting opportunity to join an established building services company based in Colchester has arisen! CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting for an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to be based in an Education environment located in Colchester. He or she will be required to carry out planned and reactive building maintenance alongside the maintenance team on-site.
This would be a great opportunity for a candidate looking to expand their knowledge and progress their career within a highly reputable FM Company. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £45,200, overtime, further training, and a route into further career progression.
Hours of work
- Monday to Friday
- 8 am to 5 pm OR 9 am to 6 pm
- Apply trade skills to jobs as directed by the Supervisor or Manager.
- Work independently or as part of a team to carry out maintenance, repair, refurbishment and new mechanical/electrical works across the site.
- Communicate and coordinate with engineers and other trades on maintenance and project work.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical/electrical systems and plant equipment.
- Perform mechanical/electrical installations, refurbishments and capital replacement works.
- Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and clean/maintain components and equipment.
- Respond to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requests.
- Undertake training to become authorised/competent on relevant systems.
- Participate in a 24-hour on-call rota and weekend work as required.
- Prepare pressure vessels for inspection and carry out repairs/testing.
- Maintain and repair HVAC systems.
- Use workshop equipment (e.g. welding, drills, lathe) for fabrication and repair tasks.
- Supervise and support assistants, trainees and apprentices where required.
- Carry out plantroom checks.
- Manage and maintain BMS systems.
- Maintain water systems (softeners, brine tanks, temperature checks, flushing, TMVs, tank inspections).
- Maintain pumps, pressurisation units, air separators, air source heat pumps and expansion vessels.
- Carry out sprinkler system checks.
- Replace shower heads on a scheduled basis.
- Carry out general plumbing tasks.
- Salary of £45,200
- Pension Scheme
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Electrically or Mechanically qualified - City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 (Required)
- 18th Edition (Required if Electrical)
- Must be able to provide copies of your trade certificates
- A proven track record in commercial building maintenance
- Multi-skilled
- Good communication skills
- Client Facing