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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer to join the team located in Southampton.

Purpose of Job

To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to client Heating & Air-Conditioning Systems in accordance with agreed service levels

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all Heating & Air-conditioning plant to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.

Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and Domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard.

Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.

To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to other site plant as required.

Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant.

Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of "Frontline" task sheets.

Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices

To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE Managed Services staff and clients staff.

Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.

Ensure a professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.

Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.

Accountabilities

Accountable to Contract Supervisor and Area Manager.

The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.

This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

Person Specification

Education

A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.

Training

Formally trained in mechanical services maintenance

Basic skills on building management systems would be an advantage

Formal health and safety training (Desirable)

Experience

Experience of maintaining Pumps, Motors and Valves

Experience of operating Cooling Towers

Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities

Working on a client site (Desirable)

Formally certified for Maintenance and Operation of Evaporative Cooling Systems (Desirable)

Aptitudes

Good verbal communication skills

Good written English skills