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Job Opportunity: Facilities Engineer

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Rate: up to £20 - £25 per hour dependent on experience

Company: Hays Recruitment

Temp role: 02/09/2024 to 01/03/2025

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Engineer to join our Site Operations Chapter. This role involves managing small civil projects to ensure the site's high-quality standards and assets are maintained while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You will manage third-party contractors, review and approve Contractor Induction, Risk Assessment, and Method Statements before any work is undertaken on site, and assess and agree on the completion of work.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver excellent service to all internal customers by maintaining office buildings and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Complete planned maintenance, timely repair of breakdowns, and conduct continuous improvement and project activities.
Identify problem areas to ensure an efficient and effective maintenance service.
Ensure compliance with all internal and external standards, laws, regulations, and codes of practice governing site maintenance.Skills and Competencies:

Experience in an office building environment, managing contractors, and working on small to large projects.
Knowledge of Health and Safety in building and engineering practice.
Proficiency in Building Management Systems, current technology/systems, software applications, and the latest IT tools.
Good working knowledge of building services, ensuring preventative maintenance is carried out and assets have the right maintenance schedules.
Planning and implementation of site projects and supporting capital projects.
Understanding of supply, reporting, and costing of utility services.
The ability to work with complex instructions, identify issues, and enact plans to resolve situations quickly.
Manage multiple maintenance issues daily, prioritising based on risk/business impact.
Well-organised, attention to detail, proactive approach to work.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, maintaining professionalism at all times.
Flexible with a 'can do' attitude, able to work outside normal hours and respond to out-of-hours call-outs.
Ability to work within a team or individually.
Sense of personal responsibility and time management.
Demonstrates leadership through interpersonal skills, with a professional and pleasant manner.
Excellent problem-solving skills with an aptitude for analysis and detail.
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure service meets expectations.
Growth mindset to view the bigger picture and take on Chapter initiatives/projects outside the comfort zone.
Customer Satisfaction Mindset.Qualifications:

Multi-skilled with either electrical, mechanical, and/or air conditioning qualifications.
Sound knowledge and experience of building services and Health and Safety requirements.
Mechanical or electrical skills through time-served apprenticeship or relevant practical experience.How to Apply:
If you are a proactive and skilled Facilities Engineer looking to join a dynamic team, please apply

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