Multi Skilled Engineer

Our University

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced individual who is self-motivated and adaptable to join the Estates & Facilities team (Technical Services).  This role reports to the Technical Services Manager / Assistant Technical Services Manager.   The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of Ravensbourne’s M&E assets in optimum operating condition by performing preventive maintenance tasks and reactive repairs on the building plant, machinery, fixture & fittings and building fabric.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge of mechanical and electrical services, fault finding and repairs to standard installations in large commercial buildings.

Experience of working in an environment in which has regular face to face engagement with building managers / stakeholders will be an advantage.

 Key responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled PPM and reactive maintenance tasks in maintaining site assets ensuring equipment availability.
• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment and systems to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms, and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• Identifying and estimating repair or project works, conforming to best practice and regulations
• Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the electrical & Mechanical plant.
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of task sheets – hard copy or electronically as required.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and adhered to for all tasks carried out to ensure safe working practice
• Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised, and comply with contractual commitments, and site operating processes.

If you  have a disability and would like to know more about job opportunities at Ravensbourne, please email our Disability Advice Line ravensbourne@disabilityrightsuk.org.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community in our desire to reflect the diversity of the community we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from male and ethnic minority candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Further details:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

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