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We have a vacancy for a Facilities team member based in Reading.
£19.07 p/h PAYE
The engineer will help manage and maintain the services and plant, handling breakdowns and manage contractors.
As we grow as a business, we are particularly keen to add someone adding skills that supplements our existing team. This might include expertise in one of the following areas:
* Carpentry and joinery skills
* Plumbing skills / HVAC
* Knowledge or experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) maybe with knowledge of Trend systems.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
* Able to perform handyman duties such as basic plumbing, erecting shelving and furniture assembly and decorating.
* To offer front line support to the business, helping with breakdowns and emergency situations. Capable of remedial actions to ensure labs work effectively and safely.
* Drive the Company Van when required for deliveries of goods or samples to and from RSSL sites. Collection of supplies from cash and carry and builder’s merchants.
* To assist the FM in planning and carrying out modifications to labs, refurbishments and upgrades and enhancements.
* Knowledge of operate a Trend Building Management System (BMS) would be advantageous. Ability to troubleshoot or diagnose faults would be useful.
* Knowledge of Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) diagnostics and repair would be an advantage.
* Taking prompt action in emergency situations and arranging for contractors to assist and ensure issues are dealt with promptly. Be available for out of standard hours working for pre-planned maintenance and emergency situations
* Ensure that contractor management complies with regulator safety policies.
* To seek quotes from approved suppliers and ensure value for money and any new equipment will work efficient and effectively.
* To assist on sustainability, monitoring energy usage and consumption and to make suggestions where necessary to save energy.
Requirements:
* Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
* Educated to GCSE standard, including English and Maths
* Full clean driving Licence*
* Computer literate to intermediate level (MS Office, Word, Excel etc.) *
* Excellent organizational skills, including time management and priority setting
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Strong communication skills; high standard of written and spoken presentation.
* Experience in a similar facilities or hands-on role
* Experience in PPM preferred
* Fluent in English
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