M&E Technician (Plumbing / Heating / Gas)
Location: Northwood (HA6) – Single Site
Join a Leader in Facilities Management
At Skanska Building Services, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier facilities management solutions across a wide range of sectors. From hard services like M&E maintenance to comprehensive soft FM offerings, our team is committed to excellence, sustainability, and client satisfaction.
We are currently seeking a skilled Multiskilled M&E Technician with a plumbing, heating, and gas background to join our on-site team at a large MoD PFI contract near Watford.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing plumbing, heating, and gas systems. This includes ensuring full compliance with Gas Safety regulations across site-wide commercial gas-fired installations, heating, hot water systems, and associated plant and equipment.
This is a full-time, site-based position on a prestigious single-location contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory compliance tasks, and reactive repairs.
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Service, test, diagnose, and repair building services plant, process control systems, and automatic control devices.
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Ensure compliance with L8 regulations and perform tasks related to legionella prevention and control.
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Work collaboratively with other services and teams to deliver high-quality work efficiently and to performance standards.
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Participate in the on-call rota as required by the Line Manager.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical or building services discipline (including recognised apprenticeship).
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Demonstrable experience in plumbing and heating systems.
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Good working knowledge of other building services and trades.
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Eligibility to meet Government Security Clearance requirements (SC level) – must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.
Desirable:
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Gas Safe registered for commercial installations and/or catering.
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L8 awareness and previous experience in legionella control.
Why Skanska?
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Work on a high-profile, secure MoD site with a supportive and experienced team.
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Access to excellent training and development opportunities.
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Be part of a company that values safety, sustainability, and innovation.
Ready to make a difference in facilities management?
Apply now to join Skanska’s dedicated team at Northwood