Mechanical Shift Engineer

Integral UK LTD
London
3 weeks ago
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Overview

Mechanical Shift Engineer — Location: Shoreditch. The Mechanical Engineer role is to support the shift lead, Assistant Engineering manager by being the dedicated mechanical engineer for the building and an integral member of the team delivering engineering excellence across the full spectrum of services, as well as assisting the wider team and client with tasks outside of the Mechanical expertise but within capabilities when required.

The job is 48 hours per week, site is manned 24/7 which is split into 2 days, 2 nights / 4 off shift days. There will also be a need for out of hours works to complete statutory maintenance tasks and to provide permitting and escorting cover for the client’s service providers. The Engineer will also need to be on call for out of hours attendance in the event of emergency.


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective, and efficient manner.
  • Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work.
  • Completion of PPM and Reactive Tasks and update the Corrigo work orders CAFM.
  • Ensure that daily checks are completed and repair, report any defects found via the FM helpdesk.
  • Identification of materials required to be ordered & installed in a timely manner.
  • Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
  • Timely implementation and recording of statutory inspections including accurate recording within their specified logbooks.
  • Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are reviewed & signed off, the quality of work is inspected, and recommendations are escalated to the Supervisor.
  • The Site team will ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping.

The Engineer will be expected to work, and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:

  • Building Management Systems & Electrical Monitoring.
  • HVAC Systems, Including Humidifiers.
  • Air Handling, Air Conditioning & Chillers.
  • Sound knowledge of VAV & FCU Systems.
  • Domestic Water Services & Plumbing.
  • Pumps, Motors & Variable Speed Drive.
  • Gas Boilers.
  • Hot Water Calorifiers.
Qualifications
  • C&G or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
  • NVQ Level 2 Equivalent in Plumbing & Heating Systems.
  • Pressure Systems Certification of Competencies.
  • Legionella Awareness – L8 ACOP.
  • FGAS or Gas Safe Trained.
  • Be conversant with current Health and Safety legislation with relevance to safe working practices.
  • Sound level of administration/organisational skills & computer skills.
Employee Benefits
  • Overtime x1.5 on weekday and x2 on weekends
  • 20 days holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers)
  • Ability to buy and sell holidays – buy 5 days & sell 2 days
  • Life assurance
  • Auto-enrolment company pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice
  • Employee discounts with various brands
  • Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities.
About Us

We’re Integral, part of JLL. We’re a Facilities and Maintenance firm based across the UK. We work with organisations in Mechanical, Electrical and Fabric works with engineers nationwide to deliver engineering excellence for our clients. The Integral family are the largest mobile hard services provider in the UK.

If you’re looking to step up your career, Integral and JLL are the perfect professional home. At Integral and JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at Integral and JLL!

Applying

All candidates will be required to provide valid proof of Right to Work in the UK and ID at interview.

Successful candidates are also required to pass a DBS check at our cost.


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