Maintenance Engineer

Ref: 60

Role: Temporary Maintenance Engineer (6-month contract)

Salary: £30,000

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 40 hours per week (or 32 hours over 4 days)

This role supports the planning, coordination and delivery of operational activities that ensure the smooth completion of planned and reactive maintenance works. You will coordinate maintenance activities across a range of client premises, maintain accurate records, build strong relationships with clients and suppliers, and provide excellent customer service. A developing knowledge of building systems is expected.

Key responsibilities:

Operational & Maintenance Coordination

• Develop and maintain TPM/PPM systems for key plant, equipment and premises.
• Carry out weekly PPM maintenance/inspections and minor repairs.
• Maintain stock levels of spare parts and tools.
• Participate in operational, health & safety and environmental meetings.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety rules, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Support incident reporting and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Respond to incoming enquiries from suppliers and contractors, processing them efficiently.
• Assess job requirements and dispatch engineers or subcontractors in line with SLAs.
• Issue and monitor permits to work for all contractors attending site.
• Diagnose internal maintenance requests and raise works orders via the FM system.
• Maintain clear and accurate progress notes within the FM system.

Communication & Relationships

• Report daily to relevant team members and maintain strong internal communication.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to request goods/services as needed.
• Report PPM defects to clients clearly, effectively and with appropriate urgency.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, managers, external contractors and clients.

Administration

• Liaise with staff, contractors and suppliers to ensure accurate information is stored within the TPM system.
• Update TPM systems with contract information, service records, inspection records and statutory documents.
• Maintain up-to-date asset registers.
• Prepare management reports as required.
• Administer approved supplier processes and update systems accordingly.
• Attend team meetings and complete all necessary paperwork.

Training & Compliance

• Attend and complete mandatory training and development courses.
• Work in line with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building regulations and approved codes of practice.

Additional Duties

• Keep updated on all matters relating to internal policies.
• Provide supervision where required.
• Undertake any other duties as delegated by the line manager.

What we’re looking for:

• Maintenance engineering experience (desirable).
• IT literate with willingness to learn new systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent time management and organisational capabilities.
• Flexible to work outside core hours when required.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Friendly, approachable and professional demeanour.
• Inquisitive, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to multitask, work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Confident and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Customer-focused with a calm and responsive attitude.
• Smart, presentable appearance.