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Job objectives and responsibilities

· To undertake the planned maintenance and repair of the Mechanical equipment, of building(s) as required under contract.

· To carry out reactive tasks within SLA's/KPI's

· This role is based in and around the Edinburgh area covering a variety of properties such as offices and schools and care homes

· An Electric Van is provided as part of this role

· May be a requirement to be part of an out of hours on call rota

· Security Vetting will be required

Main duties
* To undertake mechanical repairs, maintenance tasks and minor installations of mechanical equipment.
* To undertake planned maintenance activities and repairs to HVAC equipment including but not limited to minor plumbing tasks, pumps, motors etc
* Experience working with pipework, air handling units & filters
* Able to diagnose and repair simple and complex issues on various building systems.

· Ability to produce permit to work/risk assessments as required

· Identify and action any faults/remedial works inconjunction with the Helpdesk

· Use handheld technology effectively to carry out all tasks

· Assist other team members when required or as directed from Service Delivery Manager/Service Desk

· Ensure that all tasks are completed within the contractual time scales.

· Working with visiting sub-contractors with regards to standard of work and Health and Safety

· Adopt a flexible attitude in relation to assisting on other properties within the portfolio.

· All duties carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures.

· To understand and complete all work related documentation accurately and on time, including but not limited to purchase card receipts, timesheets and mileage returns

· To forge and maintain excellent customer relations with on site clients at all times

· To carry out work in a safe and diligent manner

· To comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

· To attend and fully participate in training and appraisal activities as required

· To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
* Be available to carry out necessary works outside normal hours with additional remuneration.

Person Specification

· Qualified to City & Guilds Level or equivalent in relevant disciplines to role

Mechanical Experience - working in commercial environments

· Experience of maintenance, testing & fault finding on a variety of equipment

- Including, boiler plant, ventilation, pumps, generators,

- Batteries, small power and lighting (where applicable)

· Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.

· Strong customer care focus.

· Good communication skills.

· Proactive

· Able to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults

· Capable of completing essential paperwork in accurate and timely manner.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie's 72,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000! Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
· Qualified to City & Guilds Level or equivalent in relevant disciplines to role Mechanical Experience - working in commercial environments · Experience of maintenance, testing & fault finding on a variety of equipment - Including, boiler plant, ventilation, pumps, generators, - Batteries, small power and lighting (where applicable) · Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices. · Strong customer care focus. · Good communication skills. · Proactive · Able to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults · Capable of completing essential paperwork in accurate and timely manner.