At GRAHAM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier. Due to the continued success and expansion of the business in the Southwest region of England & Wales we are looking for a Multi Skilled Fabric Engineer (Painting and Decorating Bias) to join our team. From complex repairs to the resolution of minor issues, your varied, but valued, contribution will help us create a hassle-free environment for all.
Reporting to the Fabric Supervisor, the Multi Skilled Fabric Engineer will be responsible for undertaking various planned and reactive maintenance tasks, as well as occasional new minor refurbishment work. You will work as part of the maintenance team and must demonstrate a sound knowledge commercial fabric repairs and maintenance and be willing to assist with any other reactive maintenance tasks within reason when required. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and improve efficiency. You will be required to participate in the companies on call rota.
Location: Swansea University
Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday 40 Hours
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
Benefits: Up to 33 days paid annual leave, Excellent Company Pension, Free Life Assurance–6 times annual salary, Training and Development, Discounted Private Health Care Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments
The Multi Skilled Building Fabric Engineer will:
- Work as part of the Graham Facilities Management Team you will play a key role in planning and completing a range of works with the main responsibility for the completion of planned, reactive and remedial repairs
- You will also play a key role in planning and completing a range of works mainly associated with painting and decorating, however, also experience in tiling, drainage, minor roof repairs, finishes, plastering, flooring etc to building fabric systems or any required minor building fabric repairs dependent on relevant experience.
- Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile Clients and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
- Use your own initiative to solve complicated technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.
- Provide detailed write-ups of works carried out to ensure our client is kept up to date at all times.
- Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
- Reporting and recording procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
- Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.
- Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
- Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.
- Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and professional in your dealings with them at all times.
- Provide a call out response across all contracts.
Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.
Essential Criteria
- A relevant qualification in your trade to C&G or NVQ L2 or L3
- Hold a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a FM and building maintenance role, particularly in relation to reactive and remedial maintenance
- Demonstrate a general wide knowledge of building systems in relation to reactive tasks encompassing, fabric tasks including PPM, General Building, Carpentry, Wet trade tasks, minor plumbing and ground works
- Current Full UK Driver’s License
Desirable Criteria
- IOSH – Working safely or CSCS Card
- IT Skills – in the use of PDA’s
- Asbestos awareness training (UKATA)
- CSR/CSCS H&S qualification
- Knowledge of Salto PPD for security systems
- PASMA Card and IPAF Licence
A disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. Access NI Privacy Notice can be viewed at: AccessNI Privacy Notice | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)
GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £948m per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel.
We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:
- Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
- Projects and Minor Works
- Compliance Services
- Fire and Security Services
- Energy Services
- Traffic Management
