NICS HPTO Mechanical Building Maintenance Officer (Equivalent SO)

Building Maintenance Officer Mechanical (HPTO)

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for two HPTO Building Maintenance Officer Mechanical (SO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

·       Pay Rate - £19.59 per/hr

·       Location – Property Services Branch, Clare House

·       Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

·       Hours – 37 hours per week

While the precise duties and responsibilities of an HPTO Mechanical Building Maintenance Officer post will vary, it will involve varying degrees of the following activities responsibilities: -

Responsibilities will include: 

·       The management, direction & supervision of mechanical related PPM services in a wide range of public sector properties including the management and allocation of

Work.

·       The delivery of remedial and other projects associated with mechanical PPM services and planned maintenance projects.

·       Monitor, assess and report on the quality of contractor service delivery by various means including on-site inspections, reviewing contractual Key Performance

·       Indicators (KPIs), consultation with clients, etc.

·       Review and update asset database, adding and removing clients, properties and services as required.

·       Directing and supervising contractors in undertaking works.

·       Advising clients on a variety of mechanical related issues including planned preventative maintenance and sustainable development.

·       Liaising with other professional and technical staff in the division and with client representatives to effectively maintain the client’s property estate to ensure satisfactory use for intended purpose and value for money.

·       Compliance with relevant industry standards, legislation and associated regulations.

·       Maintaining branch performance and client delivery in compliance with all statutory, health and safety, policy, good practice requirements and associated guidance.

·       Compliance with public sector procurement policy

·       The production of feasibility reports, designs and contract managing minor works, reactive and remedial projects.

·       Maintaining and continuously developing professional knowledge and competence to provide a leading source of expertise and authoritative advice and ensure high

·       professional standards and decision making.

·       Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships

·       Contributing to NICS reform and contributing towards business improvement activities where appropriate

The above list is not exhaustive but gives a good indication of the main duties of the post. The emphasis on particular duties may vary over time according to business needs.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

1.     A Higher National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification (as per the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England and Northern Ireland) in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering; and

2.     A minimum of 3 years’ experience, in the delivery of mechanical maintenance works in a diverse and complex maintenance environment* including one of the following areas:

·       the management & supervision of planned, preventative maintenance works, and related remedial projects; or

·       the production of associated mechanical design

A diverse and complex maintenance environment is defined as a portfolio of properties including

some or all of the following: office accommodation, educational facilities, healthcare facilities,

complex social housing developments, retail facilities, or other sectors of similar scope, technical

complexity and regulatory requirements.

Desired Experience/Qualification

·       A Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification (as per the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England and Northern Ireland) Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected]. 

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.