HVAC Engineer

About the job

Key information

• This role offers mobile working
• 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Take on a leading role withing a small, supportive team
• Permanent full time contract

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of People in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Carrying out routine preventative maintenance on HVAC systems
• Attending to reactive repairs
• Working alongside other mechanical and electrical trades
• Taking part in the out-of-hours emergency Rota

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Act as Authorising Engineer for the Council’s trade accreditations (Refcom).
• Check and sign-off all statutory certifications, addressing inaccuracies or additional required works.
• Maintain an accurate digital archive of certifications by coordinating with support staff.
• Provide technical guidance within your area of expertise.
• Achieve high first-time fix rates with appropriate repairs, ensuring high quality using correct materials and skills.
• Timely manage allocated planned preventative maintenance (PPM) works to meet statutory and operational compliance targets.
• Contribute to reducing Corporate Property maintenance costs.
• Work within the Property Maintenance Group to identify and implement service improvements.
• Conduct technical reviews and make recommendations related to lifecycle estimates.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure correct and fit-for-purpose materials for works.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager, M&E Works Manager, project leads, sub-contractors, and suppliers on maintenance and small projects.
• Participate in a rota for out-of-hours call-outs, ensuring safe and suitable repairs.
• Work independently using technology to deliver the Council’s maintenance service.
• Develop and implement efficient work programming, scheduling, and use of hand-held mobile devices to ensure timely completion and adherence to safety and quality standards. This includes utilising the CAFAM system (Civica).
• Participate in toolbox talks.
• Stay updated on best practices in the sector and facilitate necessary changes and training.
• Conduct condition surveys and produce specifications and detailed work schedules.
• Promote and uphold council policies on equality, diversity, inclusion, health, safety, and wellbeing.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

DBS check

This role requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

The salary for this role is £31,586 – £35,235 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Jamie Hill M&E Works Manager at Jamie.hill@somerset.gov.uk

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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