People. Initiative. Pride. We see more than just service.

Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Location: University Hospital of North Durham

Working hours: 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits: Competitive annual salary, 33 days annual leave, private healthcare, and more 

Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as a Lead Engineer - Mechanical, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.  

What you'll do:

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• Allocate tasks to appropriate staff using CAFM system.
• Take on Authorised Person duties in relevant areas.
• Participate in the Engineers' On-Call rota.
• Ensure that workforce meet relevant task KPIs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to workforce.

What you'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 qualified in relevant discipline (e.g. Heating Engineer / Plumbing / HVAC / Refrigeration / etc)
• HNC / ONC desirable
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Cross-trade experience advantageous
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Maintenance and experience of HVAC systems, HV/LV electrical systems, generators, BMS controls, lighting and power distribution systems, IT infrastructure, MTHW/steam boilers, UPS systems, addressable fire alarm systems, security systems and equipment, DHCW systems management, water treatment, lighting protection, lifts.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and own vehicle required, or ability to attend site in less than one hour during on-call. Public transport is not suitable. 

The successful candidate will require a Standard DBS Check before starting in the job.

Who we’re looking for:

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team you’ll be friendly, professional and care about the job you do; listen to customers and work with your colleagues to support them as a team; follow procedures that keep you and our customers safe and help us maintain high standards; share our pride in making a real difference.

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the competitive salary, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave
• Private healthcare 
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.