Multi-Skilled Mobile Engineer
Location: Yorkshire Leeds or Sheffield
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, occasional on-call/weekend work
Van Provided: Fully equipped company van provided for travel between sites.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary Mobile Engineer with expertise in a variety of trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general building maintenance, and fabric work (such as painting, and basic carpentry). This position requires a flexible, proactive individual who will be part of a team responsible for the maintenance and repair of facilities across multiple sites.
The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. A company van will be provided to support travel between locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- General Maintenance: Perform reactive and planned maintenance work on a range of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems.
- Fabric Work & Painting: Handle a variety of fabric works such as painting, plastering, decorating, patch repairs, and general carpentry tasks (e.g., door adjustments, replacing locks, etc.).
- Inspection & Repair: Carry out routine inspections, identifying potential issues, and performing the necessary repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation of all building systems.
- HVAC & Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical issues (e.g., lighting and HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Plumbing: Repair plumbing systems (e.g., fixing leaks, unclogging drains, repairing pipes).
- Preventative Maintenance: Complete regular checks on equipment and facilities, ensuring proactive maintenance is undertaken.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations, carrying out risk assessments, and ensuring work is completed to the highest standards.
- Customer Service: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, responding to issues quickly and efficiently while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work completed, including logging jobs on a mobile device, completing paperwork, and reporting to supervisors as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer, preferably within a mobile or field-based role.
- Strong background in general building maintenance, fabric work, and painting.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
- Basic carpentry skills, including door and lock repairs.
- Experience with plastering, decorating, and surface preparation (essential).
- Relevant qualifications in one or more trades (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards and regulations.
- Full, clean UK driving license (essential).
Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients and colleagues professionally.
- Flexibility to travel to different locations and work on a variety of tasks.