Description
We are seeking a Building Engineer to join our Estates and Facilities Management team at South Yorkshire Police. You will be responsible for facilities management at all South Yorkshire Police sites within a designated area, having direct contact with customers and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise EFM staff involved in day-to-day functioning, repair, and maintenance of buildings and associated plant and equipment.
- Plan and organise upkeep, repair, and maintenance of properties in the allocated portfolio.
- Review quoted works and instruct accordingly, ensuring work is within budget.
- Manage and monitor Health and Safety compliance for all portfolio properties.
- Update and manage work through Technology Forge.
- Liaise with the Estates and Facilities Helpdesk team.
- Manage, organise, and supervise routine testing of electrical installations, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and general communications systems.
- Prepare concise technical reports and make recommendations for improvements.
- Produce procedures for main areas of operation carried out by the team.
- Attend weekly/monthly meetings with EFM management/contractors as required.
- Physically undertake routine maintenance work.
- Monitor gas, electric, and water supplies, including reading meters and keeping records of consumption.
- Fault finding on plant and equipment.
Skills and Experience:
- Broad technical background in maintenance of buildings/plant/equipment.
- Relevant City and Guild, NVQ qualifications at level 3 or above.
- Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and buildings regulations.
- Ability to travel within the South Yorkshire police area.
- Driving licence required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary: £32,613 - £37,020 (pro rata)
- Generous entitlements and supportive policies.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses.
- Employee Assistant Programme.
- Flexible lifestyle benefits.