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Mechanical Engineer

£34605 - £39980 per annum
 

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Operative (Mechanical)
Location: London
Hours: Mon - Thursday 8 AM - 16:30 PM Friday 16:00 PM
Salary: £34,605 - £39,980

I am recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanical Engineer to join a well-recognised University based in central London.

Responsibilities:

* To carry out reactive and planned electrical maintenance/repairs to high standards of safety, customer service and efficiency.
* To carry out the programmed planned maintenance on utilities plant and equipment in accordance with planned maintenance procedures. This is to include MTHW and steam boilers, CHP plant, district heating plant and their associated control systems.
* To investigate, analyse and repair faults on Utilities plant and equipment, respond to breakdown, fault and service request calls. To assist other tradesmen in completing diagnostic work and then to carry out any remedial work.
* Carry out a range of programmed, planned and reactive mechanical maintenance/repairs on building services, systems, infrastructure, plant and equipment in line with relevant procedures and schedules; specifically maintain and repair HVAC plant.
* Carry out a range of programmed, planned and reactive Plumbing maintenance/repairs; the range of work will include (but is not limited to) the repair, maintenance, installation or replacement of:
Sanitary systems and fittings including toilets, urinals, hand-basins, sinks
* Internal pipework including leaks, blockages etc.
* External pipework including gutters, gulleys, rain-water pipes etc.
* Drains and drainage systems
* Glazing
* Heating systems, radiators and associated pipework
* Taps
* Fixtures and fittings including paper/soap dispensers etc. Modify existing plant, equipment, controls
and distribution systems as specified by the Maintenance Operations Supervisor or other designated manager; this to include as necessary the installation and testing of systems and completion of associated documentation.
* Interface positively with customers and maintain effective communication both directly and via Maintenance Operations Supervisor, Customer Services Centre etc.
* Investigate, diagnose and repair faults; respond to breakdowns, faults and service request calls; assist other tradesmen in completing diagnostic and remedial work.
* Modify existing plant, equipment, controls and distribution systems as specified by the Maintenance Operations Supervisor or other designated manager; this to include as necessary the installation and testing of systems and completion of associated documentation
* Work flexibly as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team across disciplines and sites as required

Qualifications and Skills:

* Successful completion of a recognised craft apprenticeship in an electrical/mechanical discipline, or accredited training programme. Successful completion of a recognised craft apprenticeship, e.g. City and Guilds 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
* Practical experience and training in the operation and maintenance of pipework fabrication equipment.
* Knowledge of Fire alarm and Emergency Lighting systems.
* Able to undertake basic fault finding using diagnostic equipment, BMS, mechanical and electrical drawings, manuals and personal experience.
* Experience, understanding and ability to monitor plant status, interpret alarms etc.
* Awareness of plant specific checks following power interruption.

Benefits

* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

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