FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT

Mobile Engineer

Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Mobile Engineer to join the team based on-site at our client's offices round the East Midlands for a new client.ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients. We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills; Electrical, commercial plumbing and Multi trade/Building Services.What is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.Having the relevant up to date qualifications and experience for your discipline is essential for your success in this role however, what is most important to us is your effective communication skills which always enable delivery of prominent levels of customer service. You will also be confident is your proven ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Mobile Engineer include:• Record all reactive and PPM tasks accurately and in detail using report sheets and ensure signed by the client weekly.• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks conducted to provide safe working practices.• Supervise subcontractors effectively.• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salaryTravel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Electrical Improver/Handyperson

Here at Wates we have an opportunity for a Electrical Improver/Handyperson to join our client-based team, covering our client – London Borough of Enfield’s (LBE) sites across the area.Key Accountabilities will include: Ensure that all planned and reactive maintenance tasks are delivered to agreed timelines and SLA’s / KPI’s, including emergency lighting, and remedial works Responsibility for ensuring that all relevant help desk calls (both planned and reactive) are fully completed with sufficient information and are either; signed off or a work order is created within our system, and returned for further scheduling Oversee associated specialist Sub Contractors working on sites and ensure they fulfil their obligations of their contracts and undertake their work effectively and safely Adopt a pro-active approach to engagement with other LBE service providers and vendors, with demonstrable evidence of relationship building and partneringWe are looking for you to have worked in a similar role as a Handyman / Small Works Technician -with a good working knowledge of occupational health and safety, statutory regulations, and codes of practice applicable to the maintenance division. You will have worked in a similar role covering multiple sites and be familiar with corrective works and emergency lighting testing and maybe worked previously as an electrical mate or completed their 18th edition.To be successful in the role you will have a sound judgement with excellent interpersonal skills, always focusing on achieving high standards and quality assurance, and hold a clean driving license as this vacancy will attract a works van to enable coverage of the sites.The successful candidate would be required to work a day shift of four days on 4 days off.

Engineer – Mechanical

Join Wates: Mechanical Resident Engineer Needed!Wates is offering an outstanding opportunity for a mechanically experienced Resident Engineer to join our team, stationed on-site at the prestigious London School of Economics. Your primary focus will be executing planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on building plant, equipment, and systems, as well as swiftly responding to site engineering emergencies.ABOUT THE ROLE:As a Resident Engineer, your core responsibility will revolve around conducting planned preventative maintenance and reactive works on behalf of our clients. Your qualifications and experience in the field are crucial, but what truly sets you apart are your exceptional communication skills, ensuring top-notch customer service delivery. Your ability to multitask effectively, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate seamlessly with your team to troubleshoot on the go is paramount, all while championing health and safety excellence.Key Accountabilities as Resident Engineer:Accurately record all reactive and PPM tasks, ensuring detailed documentation is completed and signed off by the client weekly.Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks to guarantee safe working practices.Effectively supervise subcontractors to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standards.Ensure strict compliance with all Company policies and procedures.This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work primarily on a single site, with occasional requirements to conduct work at other sites.Ready to take the lead in maintaining excellence? Join us at Wates and make your mark! Apply now.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Facilities Manager

Here at Wates, we have an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join the team at our prestigious client – ACCA. You will be based at our existing clients' offices in Central London (near Covent Garden) whereby you will be overseeing and supporting the day-to-day activities and requests for our client, in ensuring service excellence and continuous improvement.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager with a proven history of coordinating multiple tasks in a complex, unique environment and are self-sufficient day to day.To be successful in the role you will be a confident communicator with good organisational and people management skills; able to ensure high levels of customer service are delivered by the whole team, at all times.Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Facilities Manager include:• Maintain an excellent relationship with all client interfaces, suppliers, and other service providers.• Attend Client meetings regarding general contractual performance.• Support customer and company audits ensuring optimum results are achieved.• Set objectives for direct reports and ensure team are aware of event requirements for the current day.• Ensure that a continuous improvement process is an integral part of service delivery increasingly adding value to both the business and the client.• Conduct regular plant tours checking for damage, lamp outages, spillages, and security issues.• Perform any other duties that may be required to meet the changing needs of the contract.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/