Ashtons Legal LLP · 17 hours ago
Facilities Engineer - any of our East Anglian Offices
Location, WV
Part-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAshtons Legal LLP is seeking a proactive, hands-on Facilities Engineer to make a real impact across multiple office locations. The role involves ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of equipment and machinery, overseeing maintenance activities, and assisting with health and safety strategies.
Law EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Assist in scrutinising and authorising invoices whilst ensuring the current budget is maintained
Assist in managing a programme of supplier reviews
Assist in managing tender processes for key suppliers
Monitoring supplier performance
Assist in anticipating contract expiry dates and renewals
Assist in managing associated risk and compliance issues including appropriate due diligence (see firms Outsourcing Policy)
Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety policy, fire drills, risk assessments, COSHH, first aid
Ensure Health & Safety notice boards are compliant
Assist in arranging Fire Drills for each office every 6 months with help from the fire marshals
Assist in arranging fire and first aid training for staff
Deputise for Facilities Coordinator during periods of absence
Delivery of pre-planned and reactive maintenance tasks, while adhering to health and safety standards and best working practices
Completing work orders and other required tasks in order to maintain the good condition and functionality of premises
Perform various maintenance tasks including general maintenance, installation, office moves, decoration, plumbing and basic electrical works
Assist in the setting up of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems, ensuring inspections and repairs are carried out by a qualified engineer when required
Action filter cleaning, Building Fabric, lighting testing, lamp changing and water hygiene legionella checks
Ensure the building asset register is maintained and updated accordingly
Main point of contact for any external contractors/workers that are attending site; ensuring RAMS and Permit to Work are all correct before gaining access to any site
Attend training courses as and when necessary to develop your technical knowledge and skills in line with business requirements, and to actively support colleagues with development
Regularly survey all sites and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
Prepare, prime, and paint building interior and exterior surfaces where required; for any large decoration task seek help from a 3rd
Maintain and repair locks, locking mechanisms, closers, doors, and controllers
Liaise with pest control to ensure any reported sightings are dealt with accordingly
Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.)
Comply with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials
Ensure you are conversant with all five offices routines and procedures in order to help cover reception and administration duties if the situation requires it
Assist and support new members of the Central Office Services team regarding facilities related issues
Carry out any reasonable duties as may be directed by the Partners or the Management of the firm
Qualification
Required
Basic management experience
Excellent communication skills (face to face and telephone)
Appropriate engineering qualification – plumbing preferable
Must be able to make decisions and take control of situations
Good attention to detail
Experience in dealing with contractors
Methodical, even when dealing with routine tasks
Takes pride in work and accountable to others
Ability to work on own initiative, following set instructions but without supervision
Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Outlook; Excel experience would be beneficial
Flexible attitude to working alongside different team members
Basic Budget Management
Can use own initiative and solve problems on the job
Must have a can do attitude and lead by example
Preferred
IOSH/NEBOSH qualification desirable
Any First Aid or Fire Safety qualification would be advantageous
Company
Ashtons Legal LLP
Ashtons Legal is an award-winning law firm with a strong focus on customer service.
Founded in 1919
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Burrows
Chief Financial Officer (Partner)
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