Mechanical Supervisor

Smart Managed Solutions
City of London
1 month ago
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Why work for Smart?

Birthday off, 25 days holiday entitlement + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, 3 days fully paid volunteering days


At Smart Managed Solutions, we combine cutting-edge data-driven technology with a client-focused approach to deliver exceptional Facilities Management services. Specialising in commercial environments, higher education, and the life sciences sector, we partner with the world’s most innovative organisations to keep their facilities running at peak performance.


We are proud to be an employer that values your growth and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive training opportunities and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding career. We are one of the few facilities companies that understand people are at the core of every organisation and are the most important investment we will ever make. Even as technology advances and buildings change, it is our leadership and personal contributions of Smart individuals that ultimately set us apart from competitors.


About Us

At Smart, we help the worlds leading companies maintain their facilities to the best possible standards through a customer centric experience. Over the past 10 years, we have worked in the world’s top data centres and commercial facilities providing quality engineering services.


Purpose

As a Mechanical Supervisor at Smart Managed Solutions, you will operate and manage all engineering assets to support the business with no unplanned disruptions in the most cost-effective manner. Manage reactive works process to ensure requests are responded to and closed out in accordance with agreed procedures. To develop management tools to actively report on asset and building performance and make recommendations for improvement.


Working Pattern

Monday - Friday
08:00 - 17:00


Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • All quotes are uploaded to web quote for client approval and reactive tasks are closed within the set SLA period.
  • Attend daily morning meeting with the team. Weekly Staff & Sub contractor rota is completed and submitted to the client on time.
  • Making sure good engineering practices are followed.
  • Compile a monthly report for your managers and the client.
  • Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all electrical / mechanical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
  • Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made.
  • Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts inventory and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
  • Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g., eLogbook’s, Concept and Smart Hub, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
  • Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
  • To develop a good working relationship with all members of Smart staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
  • Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include ensuring all engineers are wearing of uniform and PPE.
  • Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of Smart are locked always and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.


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