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Multi-Skilled Engineer

  • Location

    Reading

  • Sector:

    Construction

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    Temp to Perm - COMPETITIVE SALARY

  • Contact:

    Natalie Gomm

  • Contact email:

    natalie.gomm@txmrecruit.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01332974922

  • Job ref:

    BH-28900

  • Published:

    over 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2021-12-25

  • Startdate:

    2021-11-25

TXM Recruit are thrilled to be working with a well renowned Main Contractor supporting their Mobile Engineering team, urgently recruiting a Multi Skilled Engineer in Reading, to cover a number of sites in and around this area. 

About the role:

  • Accountable for ensuring all Environmental/Temperature Control rooms and equipment are available for end users, keeping down times to an absolute minimum during breakdowns.
  • Fault find and carry out repairs on all mechanical / electrical systems and HVAC equipment
  • Ensure the site’s logbook is kept up to date, and all losses, recoveries and additions are recorded appropriately. 
  • Be responsible for the maintenance and operational upkeep of portable and fixed equipment.
  • Plan oversee and work with all subcontractors during service visits associated with mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Carry out all PPMs and reactive tasks as necessary to onsite HVAC plant and specialist equipment.  
  • Undertake any other engineering tasks as required by the Help Desk or Line Manager.
  • Ensure that PPM and Reactive jobs are processed, and defects are diagnosed, and faults are repaired and testing.
  • Responsibilities will also include being a member of the on-call rota for the contract.
  • Tasks will be allocated using a PDA, so all activities must be recorded and logged in real time
  • Occasional light office moves and installation of furniture
  • Door maintenance on furniture and closures etc
  • Basis handyman skills i.e TV bracket and small painting touch-ups

Experience in the following:
  • Valves, pumps and HVAC equipment.
  • Air conditioning systems such as VAV, FAT boxes.
  • Air Handling Units
  • Water Treatment
  • Emergency Lighting monthly and yearly discharge tests
  • L8 water tap temp etc
  • Building management system (BMS).
  • Control systems
  • Electrical power distribution and lighting systems

About you:
  • If not already qualified be prepared to undertake training for the IEE Regulations 18th Edition education qualifications in an appropriate discipline along with Electrical Testing and Inspection (2391)
  • Minimum Electrical/Mechanical engineer qualifications to NVQ level 2
  • Fully conversant with all major manufactures systems and equipment
  • L8 Awareness
  • Experience of maintaining all relevant mechanical and electrical equipment to clearly defined criteria.
  • Recognised Health and Safety Qualification, such as NEBOSH / IOSH would be advantageous.
  • Basic plumbing skills required
  • Must be able to read and work to mechanical and electrical schematic drawings.

Benefits:
  • Company vehicle for business use only
  • Full tooling kit supplied
  • PPE
  • 40 Working hours per week Mon-Friday 8am-5pm (1 hour lunch)
  • Annual leave plus Bank holidays
  • Additional health and company benefits
If this suits your background, then please APPLY NOW or contact Natalie Gomm on 07885669698 for further details.