Maintenance Engineer

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Job Description


Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: \xc2\xa316.50 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa319.50 per hour (DOE)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday \xe2\x80\x93 minimum of 40 hours per week

Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

Ventec 100 Ltd t/as Vent Engineering was founded in 1988. We are specialists in natural and smoke ventilation systems and have been importing, manufacturing, supplying, installing and commissioning smoke ventilation systems for over 35 years for a variety of projects of all shapes and sizes

About The Role:

We are looking for an experienced smoke ventilation engineer for remote work, ideally based in Wolverhampton area but willing to travel between Manchester and London. This role involves professionally inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing life safety smoke control systems and their components. You may work on larger sites as part of a team or independently on smaller sites after full training on our control systems.

Working Hours:

Flexibility in working hours is essential. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work Monday to Friday, often requiring early starts to reach some sites during standard business hours. Occasionally, you may need to respond to emergency callouts on short notice, depending on the issue\xe2\x80\x99s urgency. There may also be instances when you need to stay overnight, depending on the site\xe2\x80\x99s location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Test, repair, inspect and maintain a wide range of life safety equipment (natural and mechanical smoke ventilation systems) in accordance with legislation, company specifications and manufacturers guidelines
  • Attention to detail is essential in both understanding the systems design and functionality as well as identifying potential issues on site.
  • Document tasks completed and other relevant information pertaining to the visit, in a service report.
  • To provide detailed defect reporting and to liaise with clients to resolve defects, advise on the possible causes and solutions that will prevent reoccurrence
  • Provide full assistance to the maintenance department in the preparation of remedial quotations
  • Liaise with the maintenance department highlighting potential sales opportunities for products and services offered by Vent Engineering
This is a general outline of the position and the role is expected to evolve over time as knowledge and experience is gained.

About you:

In order to be successful for this role, you must have:
  • An organised & methodical approach
  • A high attention to detail
  • Results orientated
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills
  • An ability to work on your own as well as being part of a team
  • A flexible approach
  • Strong defect reporting skills, coupled with the ability to propose effective issue resolutions
  • An ability to converse with customers and colleagues in a polite and respectful manner
  • A professional appearance reflecting the company\xe2\x80\x99s values
  • Be able to work unsociable hours occasionally
Required Experience and Qualifications:

In order to be successful for this role, the following experience is required:
  • Will have experience in fault finding and undertaking technical assessment with a view to resolving problems
  • Have experience of electrical circuits within control panels
  • Experience of working at height
  • Have a Full driving licence (max 6 points)
  • 17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification or other recognised electrical qualification
  • Gold Card Electrician with testing and inspecting qualifications
Desired Experience and Qualifications:
  • Will preferably have a Fire Alarm or Smoke Ventilation qualification
  • Some experience of working within the smoke ventilation/ life safety industry
  • Site experience, ideally holding a CSCS Card
Benefits:
  • 23 days paid holiday, increasing up to a maximum of 30 days per annum plus bank holidays
  • Company van, laptop, iPhone and testing equipment
  • Pension scheme, Vent Engineering is a pension stakeholder provider, after qualifying period
  • Bupa Healthcare for all employees after qualifying period
  • Enhanced sick pay after 12 months service
  • Free eye tests and flu vaccine
  • Company funded activities at Christmas and in the summer
  • Development Programme, up to 100% funding for development programmes for all staff
Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Test and Inspection Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Electrical Tester, Machine Electrician, Field Service Electrician, Service Engineer, Industrial Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Repair Technician, Mobile Engineer, Electrical Field Service Engineer may also be considered for this role.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3012906
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £16.5 - 19.5 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned