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Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical Bias

OCS
City of London
3 weeks ago
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About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About the Role

Working Days: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Your Primary Responsibilities
  • To undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works issued through the helpdesk within set time frames so that the customer expectations are met.
  • To carry out mechanical duties on sites as and when required.
  • To provide a technical engineering service with the minimum of supervision to the OCS client in respect of mechanical servicing, repairs, maintenance and installation.
  • To undertake the service and maintenance of other assets/trades that were deemed competent to do so.
  • To evaluate performance and ensure the proper servicing and maintenance of equipment under contract to the company is carried out.
  • To have basic knowledge of multi-disciplined trades
  • General building repairs
  • Provide support to other in-house trades or complete other trade tasks, where deemed competent including minor plumbing repairs, tiling, painting and decorating and wet trades.
  • Support the project team's refurbishment works
  • Support site engineer in undertaking maintenance works including legionella checks and building fabric maintenance.
  • Working in a safe manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and OCS QSHE policy.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Applicant must have the right to work in the UK
  • Candidates must have the relevant certifications and qualifications required to meet the requirements of this position, together with relevant Grade Cards such as CSCS.
  • Qualified Electrician, City & Guilds 2330 & 2391 or NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition
  • Previous experience working within Facilities Management.
  • Ability to use electronic handheld devices.
  • Full clean driving licence.
How To Apply

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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.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
Industries
  • Facilities Services, Hospitality, and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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