Maintenance Engineer

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.

This role sits within our Private Sector FM business division that provides catering, cleaning, hard services, pest control, and security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the workplace market.

About The Role: We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

We are a unique team of facilities professionals based in the UK, dedicated to maintaining prestigious workplaces of a global law firm. As part of the client services team, we deliver exceptional service to our guests every day. Our commitment to excellence has earned us industry recognition and a valued long-lasting partnership with our client.

The role will involve general maintenance, statutory compliance checks, and fabric maintenance skills within a facilities maintenance environment.

We prioritise client satisfaction, so your ability to engage with clients, provide optimal solutions, and maintain a professional appearance is essential. Flexibility is key, as early starts and late finishes may be necessary to minimise disruption to clients.

The role will require client engagement and a willingness to provide the best possible solutions to meet the clients needs, so you will be required to maintain a smart appearance. You must have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.

Experience of working with a CAFM system is desirable as all work is managed via a CAFM based solution

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure timely completion of Reactive Works orders and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to overall efficiency, effectiveness, and contract profitability.
• Support the integrated delivery of contracted services, emphasising safety, timeliness, budget adherence, and quality standards.
• To be contactable, in an FM emergency, outside of working hours via the Security control room should the need arise, make operational decisions, and coordinate an appropriate response to ensure business continuity.
• Planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Carry out reactive and planned services in a range of environments, including offices, commercial, distribution, and industrial premises.
• Carry out statutory inspection of assets, including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks including basic replacements, and other minor reactive works.
• Perform fabric work such as plastering, painting and decorating, and carpentry.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with safety regulations and company policies, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, providing updates on the status of work orders and addressing any concerns or queries they may have.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, including the completion of work orders and any issues encountered, and provide regular reports to management.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Hold a UK driving licence (desirable not essential)
• Time-served with maintenance experience.
• 18th edition or equivalent HVAC qualification (desirable not essential)
• Familiarity with safety documentation and Legionella Awareness.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.