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As part of Places for People Group, Derwent FM are experts in providing facilities management solutions for university campus buildings and student accommodation. Our service is focused on our partnership approach with our clients and the student experience.
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More About The Team
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Maintenance Engineer will work as part of the wider DfM team to ensure the provision of safe accommodation for the occupiers in accordance with the Client's requirements as set out in the Service Level Agreement (SLA)
More About Your Role
This role requires a skilled, responsible, and diligent individual to play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance. On a daily basis, you will ensure the PPM programme and the life cycle replacement schedule are completed on time and in line with performance requirements.
This role is based across 2 sites - South Kensington and Battersea and operates a 40 hour working week.
At Places for People, are we committed to a safe working environment, so a basic DBS check is mandatory.
More About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience as an Electrician,
- Fabric experience,
- Facilities Maintenance Experience,
- A C&G Guild qualification.
The Benefits
We are an ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent holiday package – 28 Days + Annual Leave
- Private Pension
- Bonus Scheme
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
For more Information, please download the attached Job Profile.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on
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Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
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We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
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