Building Services Engineer

Edinburgh Permanent £35,000 - £45,000 per year
  • To work for a business incorporated 115 years ago
  • To work for one of the UK's leading independently owned investment firms

About Our Client

UK's leading independently owned investment management firm which has endured for over a century and which provides stability for clients and motivation for employees. It enables us to manage the business for the future as well as the present, with an emphasis on genuine long-term thinking rather than short-term targets.
Our goal is to ensure that each one of our clients receives exceptional service. Whatever your role, working with us, you'll be playing your part in making that happen.

Job Description

Reactive maintenance activity with a focus on first fix attendance.

Providing electrical installation support from, new sockets, data points, containment, new light fittings within commercial environments as well as domestic style areas.

You will have responsibility for ensuring all planned maintenance activity is kept up to date and all service sheets from suppliers are submitted timely with remediation activity created.

Carrying out technical tasks and routine maintenance activity for all sites.

Procurement of technical spares as and when needed, trialling of new technologies etc.

Supporting on-site small to medium size refurb works.

Involvement in significant events throughout the year e.g., shutdowns, blackout testing, critical plant testing and maintenance.

The Successful Applicant

Recognised Building Services trade - Electrician, Plumbing, Heating, HVAC

Recognised Electrical Certification - BS7671 18th Edition Amendment 2

Recognised H&S qualification ( IOSH Managing Safely Preferable)

Experience and Knowledge:-

Good operational understanding of building services including mechanical, electrical, HVAC and various Fire Alarm systems.

Experience and understanding of Engineering Health & Safety and permit to work systems.

Knowledge of TREND and other Building Management systems.

Knowledge and understanding of Schematic drawings and building plans.

Basic computer/IT skills.

Fabric maintenance understanding and ability to fix minor defects.

Experience and knowledge of minor plumbing and electrical install and reactive works.

Candidates must have a strong understanding of Engineering, Building Services and H&S regulations.

Abilities and Skills:-

Ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Confident and accurate communicator for both verbal and written reports.

Experience in electrical and mechanical installation practices, with a solid understanding of associated regulations.

Understanding of Building Services Statute requirements and the importance of ensuring that these are adhered to at all times with the ability to prioritise workload to accommodate compliance.

The ability to adapt and overcome engineering tasks

What's on Offer

Excellent Opportunity to join one of the largest investment companies in the world established 115 years ago

Opportunity to learn, develop and grow with a future move in 2024 to a smart building and the only one of it's kind in Scotland with leading, cutting edge IOT technology.

Salary £35K - £45K

Mon - Friday early, day and back shift

Overtime

Benefits;

The main benefit of this company is the culture

Pension, Holiday, Private Medical, death in service, employee assistance, income protection, cycle to work, staff wellbeing

Contact
Colin Lapsley
Quote job ref
JN-072023-6110909
Phone number
+44 141 331 7950

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Maintenance
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Colin Lapsley
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7950
Job reference
JN-072023-6110909