Full job descriptionAbout the role
Camden Facilities Management is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer with a strong commercial plumbing and mechanical background.
The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works across Camdens schools, childrens centres, community buildings and corporate properties.
Although the position has a plumbing and mechanical bias, candidates should have sufficient awareness of electrical building services to work safely, identify basic faults and understand when specialist electrical assistance is required.
Key responsibilities
*Complete mechanical and plumbing PPMs within the required timescales and to the correct standard.
*Diagnose and repair faults affecting commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical systems.
*Maintain pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets, valves and associated plant.
*Repair domestic hot and cold-water services.
*Service TMVs and support water hygiene and Legionella control activities within the engineers competence.
*Undertake minor mechanical installation and remedial works.
*Identify the underlying cause of faults and recommend appropriate remedial action to reduce repeat failures.
*Record work accurately and promptly using Camdens CAFM system and issued mobile technology.
*Work live by updating jobs, materials, findings and completion details while attending sites.
*Provide clear notes explaining what was inspected, what was found, what action was taken and whether further work is required.
*Manage and prioritise an allocated workload, including PPMs and reactive jobs.
*Communicate professionally with school staff, caretakers, building users, contractors and colleagues.
*Complete dynamic risk assessments and follow permit-to-work and site safety procedures.
*Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment appropriately.
*Support colleagues across the wider M&E team where competent.
*Mentor and support the assigned apprentice.
Essential qualifications and experience
Candidates must be able to evidence:
*NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or an equivalent recognised qualification in plumbing, mechanical engineering or building services.
*Substantial practical experience of commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
*Experience maintaining heating systems, pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers and associated plant.
*Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
*Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
*A full UK driving licence.
*The ability and willingness to mentor an apprentice.
*Competence using mobile devices or CAFM systems to maintain accurate job records.