Building Services Mechanical Engineer

Metrocentre; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shopping center in Gateshead is looking for a Building Services Mechanical Engineer. This role focuses on delivering planned preventative maintenance and addressing repairs on mechanical, electrical, and fabric equipment. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of building services, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work well in a team. The position offers a salary of £42,395 and involves a 40-hour work week with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of building services needed for fault resolution.
• Proven experience working in maintenance teams.
• Health and Safety qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance according to specifications.
• Ensure adherence to company QA and safety procedures.
• Respond to call-outs and inspections as needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Logical problem solving

Teamwork

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

Health and Safety training

Basic Plumbing skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Tools

Building management systems

Fire Sprinkler systems

BMS

Air handling units

Generators

Job description

Building Services Mechanical Engineer at Metrocentre

Purpose of the Role

Reporting into the Technical Services Team Leader, working in partnership with all departments to deliver planned preventative maintenance. Reacting to all repair work on the centres mechanical/electrical/fabric plant and equipment, also assisting with promotional campaigns and general property maintenance. Ensure we exceed customers’ expectations and consistently living the core values of Metrocentre Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the SFG20 specification and annual maintenance programme.
• Ensure engineering standards are maintained in order to maximize the operation effectiveness and reliability of the plant and associated systems.
• Ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
• Ensure Company & Site, Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain accurate site records/documentation in association with all site works.
• Inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with call-outs/repairs as required, and requested by management.
• Attend site emergencies, outside of normal working hours.
• Carry out tasks within typical plant room environments and at high level, working from platforms and ladders.
• Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and serviceable manner.
• Proactively work towards the continued success and support of the contract with a positive approach.
• Complete any other associated task requested by the management.
• This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• In depth knowledge of building services with the ability to fault find and resolve problems.
• Sound Judgment and examples of logical problem solving.
• Previous experience of working within a team in a maintenance environment.
• Competent working knowledge of all aspects associated with building services i.e. Fire Sprinkler systems, BMS, Mains Switchgear, Air handling units, heating and ventilation, pumps, calorifiers CWS and HWS systems.
• Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning.
• Air conditioning.
• Water treatment regimes.
• Health and Safety training.
• Generators.
• Health & Safety qualification.
• Pump Types.
• Basic Plumbing skills.
• Proven experience in working a team.
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Building management systems.
• Electrically competent.

Working Hours – 40 hours per week, average working a combination of early day and late shifts.

Salary – £42,395.00