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Mechanical Engineer Job : 213797 Posted: 01-Apr-2025 Role type: Full-time Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance Location(s): London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 London. 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 resident site (Desirable). • Formally certified for Maintenance and Operation of Evaporative Cooling Systems (Desirable). Aptitudes • Good verbal communication skills. • Good written English skills. Character • Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service. • Calm manner, able to work under pressure. • Able to make sound decisions when needed. • Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg. • Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment. • Able to work at heights and on roofs. • A team player, able to work with CBRE Managed Services and clients staff of all levels. Circumstances Able to attend the site location within one hour of notification to participate in out-of-hours rostered stand-by and call-out procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Maintenance Engineering Technician Job 210675 Posted 14-Mar-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland About the Role: As a CBRE Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining small to medium-sized buildings, industrial systems, and equipment. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems. What You’ll Do: • Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and other building systems. • Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems, and make repairs. • Assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems. • Review assigned work orders and partner with available systems to track completion. • Support energy management by ensuring all building systems are operating efficiently. • Inspect existing installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations. • Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems. Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner. • Impact team through defined duties, methods and tasks as described in detail. • Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.Experience Required: • Experience working in a Facilities Management/Maintenance Engineering role. • Experience with Reactive and PPM (Planned Maintenance) • A Degree/Qualification in either a Electrical or Mechanical discipline. • Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Job Title: Mechanical Sr Tech Job : 200843 Posted: 29-Jan-2025 Service line: GWS Segment Role type: Full-time Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance Location(s): London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Mechanical Bias Engineering Manager to join our team in London! Role Summary: • Provide leadership to engineering team and ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded. • Ensure development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth are met and exceeded. • Ensuring customer focus within all areas of operational activities and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts. • Responsible for day-to-day supervision, operations and maintenance of all mechanical plant services, primarily PPM and reactive works. • Direct, instruct and supervise all contractors as well as subcontractors, ensuring staff compliance with working practices. • Ensure the collection of the weekly building loads readings and carry out load assessments on UPS, HV/LV systems, reporting any major inconsistencies or abnormalities. • Ensure the shift log system is updated and complete and the subcontractor visits are logged and any major incidents/problems are attended to. • Conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices with emergency/contingency procedures with critical systems. • Maintain O&M manuals, test equipment, and as-built drawings. • Ensure building plants are operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and within the original design specification. • Assist in producing and constructing the current CEWAs and risk assessments used throughout all facilities and sites, ensuring that all work is inspected prior to the closure of work permits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team with career development! Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (with flexibility) Qualifications & Experience: • Mechanical apprenticeship or time served. • Experience working with building management systems including fault finding and operator use. • Experience of leading a team of engineers. • FM experience advantageous. • Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH.EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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