Building Services Technician

About the job

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

Job Description

You will have an understanding and ability to repair / maintain all aspects of the Facilities within the Manufacturing Plant from a Mechanical & Electrical Engineering perspective. 

• Maintenance and Repair of HVAC Units , their associated Valve Sets & Systems 
• Maintenance and Repair of Chiller Systems both Press & Comfort related 
• Maintenance and Repair of Sprinkler Systems  
• Maintenance and Repair of Gas Boiler Systems 
• Maintenance and Repair of Compressor Systems 

 Qualifications 

• Good Mechanical or electrical background with proven experience
• A good understanding of BMS systems and their controls , Water Process Systems 
• A good understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work 
• The ability to have good communications and working relations with Site Contractors
• Good understanding of Asset Management Systems 
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Management 
• Good understanding of Google or Microsoft Suite
• Apprenticeship in either a Mechanical / Electrical Discipline 
• Level 3 BTEC or above  in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 

You must be able to work 10 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off based at our plant in Watford

Additional Information

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.