Property and Facilities Solutions - Multi-Skilled Engineer
- Recruiter
- Royal Mail
- Location
- Northampton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 11 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are now recruiting Multi Skilled Engineers to cover the NN and occasionally MK, CV, LE postcode areas.
Job reference number 78673
Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions is responsible for maintaining and upgrading one of the largest corporate real estates in Europe, with over 2,600 sites. We work to the highest standards to ensure that our buildings follow legal and industrial regulations and that they are safe at all times. It's our job to support Royal Mail in being the best delivery company in the UK and that it is fit for delivering to 29 million addresses nationwide, six days a week. We are always there to ensure the smooth running of the estate and that everyone plays an important part in making this happen.
The Role
Salary: TBC. Dependent on skills and experience
37.5 hours per week Full time Typical attendance will be 08:00am until 4pm Monday to Friday
We are looking to offer Permanent contracts
What does Excellence look like in this role?
In this role, the technician will be expected to have excellent technical knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical power and control wiring and test inspection of electrical installations. The Engineer will be expected to work on multiple FM systems with the majority of the work being electrical maintenance. The engineer will need a flexible approach to work and be willing to travel to different sites within a specified geographical area. A vehicle will be provided for required travel. The technician will have excellent communication skills and be able to discuss work and progress with customers and managers. They will also have excellent organisational skills.
Who will this role work with to achieve excellence?
The engineer will report directly into the Field Service Manager and will work with customers on site, other engineers and sub-contractors on a daily basis.
What needs to be done in this role to achieve this?
- Maintenance of electrical systems on numerous commercial sites
- Expert fault finding and providing advice and guidance to customers in relation to doors & dock equipment. Experience of lifting equipment (passenger / goods) would be highly desirable.
- Supply knowledge in a range of technical situations, making personal judgments on how to undertake work to achieve quality, cost and time objectives
- Provide technical advice and guidance to other staff and customers in order to resolve problems.- Manage the delivery of Corrective and Planned Maintenance to meet the performance measures detailed in the contract.
- Liaise with customers' representatives on a day to day basis to ensure customer requirements are fully met.
- Check and ensure all appropriate and approved paperwork is completed.
- Make personal judgments on how to undertake work to achieve cost, quality and contractual objectives
- Act as a role model for safety, setting an example to colleagues and customers
- Manage the relationship with the customer, and liaise with customers to ensure that the customer is fully informed and project a positive professional image of self and Royal Mail P&FS.
What technical knowledge, skills and experience is required?
- Successful applicants must hold an Electrical certification such as the 17th edition
- The applicant must have full electrical qualification of City and Guilds 2360, or equivalent.
- City and Guilds 2391 testing and inspection certification would also be desirable
- The role holder must have planned maintenance experience of electrical and mechanical systems
- Maintenance experience within electrical systems e.g. BEM's, Multi and Group Control lifts would be desirable
- Experience in fault finding and diagnosis with the ability to provide advice and guidance to others across all systems where required.
- The ability to communicate effectively with customers, explaining technical issues.
- The ability to analyse and understand complex technical issues in relation to electrical systems
- Ideally you will be IPAF and MEWP trained and qualified, and be comfortable working at heights.
- Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence as this vacancy will involve travel within a specified geographical area.
- Experience of dealing with Customers in a commercial environment.
What behaviours and personal competence is needed?
- Acts as a role model for safety, setting positive examples to peers
- Keeps customers informed on progress and outcomes
- Willing to share expertise and knowledge
- Committed to personal development
- Strives to deliver beyond expectations
- Remains calm under pressure
We are an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.