Foot Mobile Maintenance Engineer

Job Title

Foot Mobile Maintenance Engineer

Reports To

• Contract Supervisor

• Contract Administrator

• Contract Manager

Lateral Relationships

• Mobile Engineering Team

Purpose of the Role

The Foot Mobile Maintenance Engineer is responsible for delivering both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the contract.

The role supports the Contract Supervisor and Management Team by ensuring the client's mechanical and electrical assets are maintained in a safe, compliant, efficient and fully operational condition.

The postholder will be organised, proactive and capable of working independently or as part of a team, responding effectively to emergency situations whilst delivering high levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in accordance with maintenance schedules.

• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.

• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical and electrical systems.

• Maintain the client's plant, equipment and associated building services in a safe and operational condition.

• Complete maintenance, repair and minor installation works as directed by the Contract Supervisor or Management.

• Utilise the Building Management System (BMS) for first-line diagnostics and alarm response.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Asset Management

Maintain and repair a wide range of building services plant and equipment including:

• Mechanical systems

• Electrical systems

• HVAC systems

• Pumps

• Generators

• Switchgear

• Lighting systems

• Small power

• Controls

• Ventilation systems

• Water systems

Maintain comfortable environmental conditions through effective operation of HVAC plant.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all SimPRO instruction sets accurately.

• Ensure every maintenance task is fully recorded with supporting photographs where required.

• Maintain accurate site logbooks and statutory maintenance records.

• Complete and maintain:

  • Service reports

  • Test reports

  • Health & Safety documentation

  • Building compliance records

• Report any issues preventing completion of statutory maintenance to the Contract Supervisor and Management.

Health & Safety

• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

• Report all hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.

• Isolate equipment and make systems safe where necessary.

• Confirm dead testing and de-pressurisation of systems before work commences.

• Ensure all work complies with:

  • Health & Safety legislation

  • Company procedures

  • Client site rules

  • Safe systems of work

Plant Operations

Maintain a full working knowledge of all plant and systems under your responsibility, including:

• Plant preparation

• Normal and emergency start-up procedures

• Routine operational checks

• Plant changeover procedures

• Normal and emergency shutdown procedures

• Fault finding

• Optimising plant run times

Site Inspections

Carry out regular housekeeping inspections to ensure:

• Plant rooms remain clean and tidy.

• No Health & Safety hazards exist.

• Plant is operating in accordance with building specifications.

• Any defects are reported promptly.

Communication & Customer Service

• Build positive working relationships with clients and building occupiers.

• Maintain professional, courteous and effective communication at all times.

• Inform the Contract Supervisor and Business Support team of work progress.

• Communicate any operational impact before maintenance activities commence.

• Share technical knowledge and best practice with colleagues.

• Promote effective teamwork across engineering teams.

Subcontractor Management

• Monitor subcontractor performance whilst working on site.

• Ensure specialist works are completed safely and to the required standard.

• Report any concerns regarding subcontractor performance to Management.

Emergency Response

Immediately report to the Contract Supervisor or Account Manager:

• Safety hazards

• Critical plant failures

• Risks to business continuity

• Any threat to essential building services

Assist in responding to emergency situations to minimise disruption and protect personnel and assets.

General Responsibilities

• Work additional hours, evenings, weekends and public holidays where business requirements dictate.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Contract Supervisor or Management.

• Support continuous improvement across the contract.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• City & Guilds Level III (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.

• City & Guilds Level III (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• Good knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and safe working practices.

• Experience in maintenance, fault finding and testing of building services equipment.

• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong customer service focus.

Experience maintaining:

• Boiler plant

• Ventilation systems

• Pumps

• Generators

• Switchgear

• Electrical distribution

• Cables

• Battery systems

• Lighting systems

• Small power installations

Desirable

• City & Guilds BS2391 Level 3 Inspection & Testing.

• IOSH Working Safely.

• PASMA.

• IPAF (1b, 3a & 3b).

• Unvented Hot Water Systems qualification.

• High Voltage (HV) certification.

• Experience with:

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)

  • Generator controls

  • Lighting controls

  • Plumbing

  • Sanitary systems

  • Drainage systems

  • Low Pressure Hot Water (LPHW) systems

  • Pressurisation systems

  • Ventilation systems

  • ACOP L8

  • Cooling tower systems

Behavioural Competencies

The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate:

• Customer Focus

• Effective Communication

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Flexibility and Adaptability

• Professionalism

• Accountability

• Problem Solving

• Time Management

• Ability to perform under pressure

• Commitment to Health & Safety

• Willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues

Confidentiality

In carrying out the duties of this role, the postholder may have access to confidential information relating to the Company, its clients and employees.

The postholder must:

• Treat all confidential information as strictly confidential.

• Comply with Company policies relating to confidentiality and data protection.

• Ensure information is only disclosed to authorised individuals where appropriate.

• Handle all personal and sensitive data in accordance with applicable legislation and Company procedures.