About the Role
To control and supervise the building control systems, maintenance programmes and maintenance staff for the designated building(s)/location(s).
Responsibilities
- Supervise the activities of the building planned maintenance team and ensure planned preventative maintenance tasks are carried out to required quality standards.
- Identify and diagnose faults and carry out repairs, adjustments, and other maintenance works.
- Carry out routine servicing, repair, or adjustment of plant or machinery in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
- Adopt a flexible approach in respect of other skills or trades to ensure cost-effective completion of tasks.
- Control, monitor, and update the building planned maintenance/access control systems.
- Assist the Building Services Manager in preparing and implementing planned maintenance schedules for plant and equipment.
- Monitor and supervise all maintenance/engineering activities.
- Ensure service areas, plant rooms, and inspection cupboards are maintained in pristine condition.
- Assist with the inspection and testing of fire and life safety systems.
- Supervise staff and ensure high standards are maintained.
- Prepare schedules of defects on plant, services, and building structure, and progress remedial action.
- Assist with preparing specifications and recommendations for works or modifications to existing services, plant, and equipment.
- Record and schedule energy/fuel costs and consumption, including temperature and humidity levels.
- Comply with the Company's "Health & Safety" policy and procedures.
- Inform relevant parties of necessary close downs or testing of plant, fire and life safety systems, or other events affecting building operation.
- Progress recommendations on service and maintenance matters to ensure tenant benefit and minimum disruption.
- Be available outside normal working hours for emergency situations.
- Organise and make accessible service manuals, drawings, certificates, and other documentation/records.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of staff time/task sheets.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Requirements
- Completed an apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical engineering with relevant certification.
- Experience of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within a large complex is essential.
- Possess a flexible, innovative, and hands-on approach.
- Ability to motivate staff, communicate at all levels, and cope with stressful situations.
- Appreciation of the importance of customer service and its application.
- Flexible and willing approach to work.
- Team player capable of working under pressure.
- Capable of working on own initiative and self-motivated.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of MS Office.
- Knowledge of Key Manager Programme Modules.
- Knowledge of IOSH Managing Safely.
- Knowledge of C&G Water Treatment.
- Knowledge of Relevant Emergency Procedures.
- Knowledge of Insurance Impairment Procedures.
- Fulfill legal duty to take reasonable care for health and safety.
- Follow all guidance and instructions regarding health and safety.
- Understand and adopt the company's ESG Strategy into respective roles.
- Adhere to environmental regulations, minimise waste, support nature, and facilitate positive change.
- Comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies.
- Ensure effective implementation of Procedures, Plans, and Forms within EDMS.
Skills
- Building control systems
- Maintenance programmes
- Maintenance staff supervision
- Fault identification and diagnosis
- Repair and adjustment of plant and machinery
- Servicing of plant or machinery
- Cost-effective task completion
- Building planned maintenance systems
- Access control systems
- Maintenance scheduling
- Monitoring maintenance/engineering activities
- Plant and equipment maintenance
- Fire and life safety systems inspection and testing
- Staff supervision
- Defect scheduling and management
- Specification preparation
- Energy/fuel cost and consumption recording
- Health & Safety policy and procedures
- Communication with tenants, management, and security
- Service manual and documentation organisation
- Staff time/task sheet completion
- IT skills
- MS Office proficiency
- Key Manager Programme Modules
- IOSH Managing Safely
- C&G Water Treatment
- Relevant Emergency Procedures
- Insurance Impairment Procedures
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
- Working on own initiative
- Self-motivation
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Decision making
- Learning from mistakes
- Constructive feedback
- Prioritising safety
- Supporting community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes
- Service delivery
- Self-development
- Performance improvement
- Embracing change
- Innovation
- Suggesting business improvements
- Sharing ideas
- Handling new challenges
Location
- Canary Wharf
Work Type
- Working Monday to Friday early/late shifts
- Weekend Duty Manager
Experience Level
- Minimum apprenticeship completion in mechanical or electrical engineering
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in a large complex
Education Level
- Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering
- Relevant certification
Salary/Compensations
- £61,881 per annum
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements (temporary or permanent)
- Development opportunities (classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross-department experience, on-the-job learning)
- Support for accreditations, chartered status, sponsorships, and further education
- Generous pension plans
- Insurance plans
- Health benefits
- Subsidised gym membership
- Store discounts
- Family leave
About the Company
- Canary Wharf Management Limited is committed to building a safe, happy, and healthy community for its employees.
- The company values excellence, integrity, high performance, customer focus, collaboration, engagement, and innovation.
- They recognise the importance of diverse experience, skills, and perspectives and foster an inclusive working environment.
- The company has a comprehensive ESG Strategy and is dedicated to quality management in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
Equal Opportunity
- We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential.
- We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.
- We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
