Resident Engineer

Job title:

Resident Engineer

Company

Wates

Job description

The VacancyRESIDENT ENGINEERJoin Wates: Resident Electrical Engineer Needed!Wates is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Resident Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Twycross Zoo, Atherstone. This role is part of our Facilities Management (FM) contract, where you will be responsible for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and extra works/emergencies on a range of electrical and mechanical systems.About The Role:As a Resident Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and servicing the sites HVAC plant and electrical distribution systems, including:

• Control panels
• Split air conditioning units
• Chillers and air handling units
• Boilers and hot water generators
• Pumps and compressed air systems
• Building management systems (BMS)
• Other M&E building plant, equipment, and systems

Your role will also include undertaking minor fabric repairs, non-skilled tasks, and handyperson duties, ensuring all services are delivered efficiently and with a strong focus on customer care.Additionally, you will:

• Support additional M&E works within your technical competencies and contractual obligations.
• Provide detailed reporting on remedial and chargeable works, as well as life cycle condition assessments.
• Deliver high-level technical expertise and hands-on support in service delivery.
• Participate in the site duty call-out rota, ensuring a responsive and reliable presence for site emergencies.
• Adopt a proactive, can-do approach, supporting the team across all Facilities Management (FM) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute PPM and reactive maintenance on electrical and HVAC systems.
• Respond promptly to help desk requests and site engineering emergencies.
• Accurately document maintenance activities via PDA systems, ensuring all tasks are properly recorded and signed off.
• Supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard and in compliance with company policies.
• Maintain strict adherence to health & safety regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Foster effective communication with clients and team members, ensuring seamless service delivery.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a single-site basis, allowing for in-depth knowledge of the facility and efficient troubleshooting.What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Extensive corporate benefits, including private medical insurance, a pension with 5% employer contribution, and a health & wellness programme
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes to support your career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following linkGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link:Work for WatesWates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.AwardsBEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development AwardsWINNER 2022 Construction News Awards WinnerGOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site AwardsTOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for WomenWINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice AwardsDocuments

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Location

Atherstone, Warwickshire

Job date

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:06:54 GMT

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