Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Site Engineer – Building Services
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
Call Out: 1 week in 4 (£200 standby payment)
Additional Earnings: Appointed Person allowance of up to £2,500 per annum
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Site Engineer with a background in Building Services or Facilities Management? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance provider looking to strengthen its engineering team with a customer-focused and technically skilled engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values high standards of service, technical excellence and professional development. You'll be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of building services equipment while building strong relationships with clients.
The Role
As a Site Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of building services systems. Working independently, you'll carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a variety of electrical and mechanical plant.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a wide range of building services plant and equipment.
* Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on electrical and mechanical systems, including HVAC, chillers, pumps, generators and high voltage (HV) electrical systems.
* Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, ensuring minimal disruption to the client.
* Complete all work in line with health and safety legislation, company procedures and industry best practice.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and a professional approach.
* Accurately complete maintenance records, service reports and compliance documentation using the company's maintenance management system.
* Monitor plant performance, identifying potential issues before they develop into critical failures.
* Assist with minor installation works and equipment upgrades where required.
* Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
* Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard.
* Participate in the on-call rota (1 week in 4) and attend emergency call-outs when required.
* Continue developing your technical knowledge, including working towards Appointed Person status where appropriate.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Previous experience within Building Services or Facilities Management.
* A recognised electrical qualification together with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Strong working knowledge of:
* High Voltage (HV) electrical systems
* HVAC systems
* Chillers
* Pumps
* Generators
* The ability to plan, organise and complete maintenance tasks independently.
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* A proactive approach and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
Desirable:
* Previous experience as an Appointed Person, or the willingness to work towards the qualification.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000, depending on experience.
* £200 standby payment for the 1-in-4 call-out rota.
* Appointed Person allowance of up to £2,500 per annum.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* The opportunity to join a respected facilities maintenance company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services.
* Long-term career progression within a supportive and growing business.
If you're looking to develop your career with a company that invests in its engineers and offers a varied, hands-on role within Building Services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion