Construction
We are currently assisting a key client in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to join a vibrant and dynamic contractor specialising in luxury residential, providing bespoke solutions across building, refurb and maintenance for exclusive clients in prime central London hotspots.
The Company…
The company has grown at an impressive pace in recent years and developed into a highly respected and reputable brand within the high-end residential sector, from penthouse apartments to listed buildings. The backbone of their business is very much their people and the formidable team they’ve built up, from handpicked craftsmen and carpenters through to their commercial and production delivery teams. Their ethos and principals are based around an uncompromising focus on teamwork, quality, attention to detail, meticulous planning and safe working environments.
The Opportunity…
Reporting into the Maintenance Supervisor you will have overall responsibility for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is carried out to the highest standard, in accordance with best practice and H&S guidelines, whilst generating profits in line with the company’s targets and ensuring repeat business. You will manage your own diary starting in Central London for 8am, with a 5pm finish and ensure all works are booked and carried out timeously, with regular update calls to your supervisor to maintain time critical SLA’s. In addition, you will be responsible for allocation of direct labour and sub-contractors when required, whilst completing small handyman jobs yourself when deemed necessary. Good record keeping is essential using daily record sheets and purchase orders ensuring all costs are captured regularly and variation information is captured to assist the Commercial Manager with invoicing.
Client relationships are paramount to this client, so all relationships with existing maintenance clients need to be protected and maintained and your role will be to ensure that they are given priority at all times.
The Ideal Profile…
You will need to come from a Carpentry background with experience of high-end quality residential fit-out (this is a key requirement), work well under pressure, be motivated and a self-starter with the ability to work without supervision. Furthermore you must be strong technically with rounded construction and property skills, analytical and financially articulate, a proactive problem solver, motivate and manage external teams, be well-presented at all times and confident in front of clients with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to construction@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
We are currently assisting a key client in their search for a Senior QS to join a vibrant and dynamic contractor specialising in luxury residential, providing bespoke solutions across building, refurb and maintenance for exclusive clients in prime central London hotspots.
The Company…
The company has grown at an impressive pace in recent years and developed into a highly respected and reputable brand within the high-end residential sector, from penthouse apartments to listed buildings. The backbone of their business is very much their people and the formidable team they’ve built up, from handpicked craftsmen and carpenters through to their commercial and production delivery teams. Their ethos and principals are based around an uncompromising focus on teamwork, quality, attention to detail, meticulous planning and safe working environments.
This specific vacancy sits within their special projects division where projects typically range in value from £100k - £500k, with very short turnaround times and there will also be additional input required on planned and reactive maintenance commissions.
The Opportunity…
Reporting into the Divisional and Commercial Manager your immediate focus will be to ensure the commercial functions of the division are run autonomously and generate sufficient profits to exist as a standalone entity and in the long term, to strategically build on retained client portfolios. As well as taking on responsibility for the finance function for assigned projects, the role of the SQS will be responsible for the performance, margin and service levels of all commercial activities relating to assigned projects.
The Ideal Profile…
You will require a thorough understanding and experience of the construction commercial process on high-end residential projects from inception to completion, be entrepreneurial and a problem solver, technically strong with rounded construction and property skills, analytical and financially articulate, able to provide project leadership, motivate and manage external teams, be commercially astute, able to prioritise and have a proactive 'can do' attitude. The ideal applicant will be degree qualified with at least 10 years experience, of which at least 5 have been on luxury residential schemes.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to construction@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join one of the more ambitious and certainly one of the fastest growing, Tier 1 Main Contractors. Having developed an enviable track record for successful project delivery across sectors which include, commercial office, residential, retail, mixed-use, education and leisure, this provides a stable platform to be exposed to a wide range of exciting projects with a clear career path.
For the past two decades they have been creating inspiring spaces not only in London and the South East, but across the Midlands and North, which has seen them grow to an excess of 600 staff and an impressive turnover exceeding £550m.
Now for the bit about you, the ideal candidate will have come through the architectural route, either as a Part II or Architectural Technologist where a real understanding of design and buildability is born. You will then need to have gone on to work as either a Design Coordinator or Design Manager within a Main Contractor and preferably on volume residential/mixed-use schemes up to £30m in value.
The project you will be attached to is based out of the East of London, will consist of over 105 units consisting of housing and apartment blocks, so RC-frame experience is a must and is currently at PCSA stage. Work is due to start late-Summer with a 3 year build program.
As key responsibilities include managing the design process through design workshops with consultants, subcontractors and the site team, it’s vital that you have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to make your voice heard.
If you feel this position describes you, then please submit your CV for a confidential conversation.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to construction@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
We are currently assisting a key client in their search for a Contracts Manager to join a vibrant and dynamic contractor specialising in luxury residential, providing bespoke solutions across building, refurb and maintenance for exclusive clients in prime central London hotspots.
The Company…
The company has grown at an impressive pace in recent years and developed into a highly respected and reputable brand within the high-end residential sector, from penthouse apartments to listed buildings. The backbone of their business is very much their people and the formidable team they’ve built up, from handpicked craftsmen and carpenters through to their commercial and production delivery teams. Their ethos and principals are based around an uncompromising focus on teamwork, quality, attention to detail, meticulous planning and safe working environments.
The Opportunity…
Reporting into the Divisional and Commercial Manager you will have overall responsibility for ensuring all special projects (typically £100k - £500k) and maintenance (reactive and planned) contracts are carried out safely, in accordance with best practice, to the highest required standard, whilst generating profits in line with the company’s targets and ensuring repeat business. You will manage all aspects of the day to day running of the division out in the field, whether it be a new build, refurb or maintenance job, ensuring the clients are serviced and their properties are maintained to the highest standard. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring all operatives are working within the parameters outlined in the Construction Health and Safety plan and all relevant site / job specific RAMS and Health and Safety Plans are implemented ensuring safe working practices as at all times.
Client relationships are paramount to this client, so strong client-facing skills and experience are essential to ensure the company’s excellent reputation with both new and existing clients is upheld and protected.
The Ideal Profile…
You will come from either a construction trades, or construction degree background and will need to be well presented at all times, work well under pressure, be motivated and a self-starter. Furthermore, you will need to display an ability to work without supervision, be strong technically with rounded construction and property skills, be analytical and financially articulate, provide project leadership whilst motivating and managing external teams. Due to the extent of client liaison, you will need to be a confident presenter with good interpersonal and communication skills and a proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
This position would be better suited to a Project Manager who has proven experience in managing a portfolio of multiple smaller value construction projects simultaneously, as opposed to just one project at a time of higher value. The emphasis on experience needs to be high-spec residential, this is essential and a non-negotiable required skillset.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to construction@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Manager to join one of the more ambitious and certainly one of the fastest growing, Tier 1 Main Contractors. Having developed an enviable track record for successful project delivery across sectors which include, commercial office, residential, retail, education and leisure, this provides a stable platform to be exposed to a wide range of exciting projects and a clear career path.
For the past two decades they have been creating inspiring spaces not only in London and the South East, but across the Midlands and North, which has seen them grow to an excess of 600 staff and an impressive turnover exceeding £550m.
The ideal candidate will ideally have come through the architectural route, either as a Part II or Architectural Technologist where a real understanding of design and buildability is born. You will then need to have progressed through the ranks, from design coordination through to design management within a Main Contractor for a minimum of 4-5 years and preferably on PRS/build to rent/affordable residential schemes, up to £60m in value.
The project forms part of a large regeneration framework based in the East of London/Essex consisting of over 150 new homes – RC frame up to 17 storeys in height, 17 commercial units and an on-site café. It is currently undergoing enabling works, with the build program due to start in September with a 20-month duration.
As key responsibilities include managing a small team responsible for the design process through design workshops with consultants, subcontractors and the site team, it’s vital that you have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to make your voice heard.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to construction@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Building Services
This is a role for someone who has come up on the tools and who wants to progress their career further.
- Attend all relevant project meetings and support in the development of construction strategies and estimates
- Ensure all mandatory site signage is in place in prominent places and that a construction safety notice board is in place at the site entrance
- Ensure that all areas where work is taking place are suitably segregated from AZ staff and other members of the public
- Ensure that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is in place for all construction activities and where appropriate a suitable method statement is requested; use the RAMS submission form to sign of RAMS & ensure current RAMS are displayed on the site notice board
- Ensure the Residual Risk Register (RRR) is in place and displayed on the site notice board and that actions are regularly reviewed and closed out in a timely manner
- Advise contractors on PTW / CWAR requirements whilst retaining control of high-risk activities
- Ensure the project contact list is displayed on the site notice board
- Ensure all operatives are site inducted and that they are issued with a copy of the site rules and a sixty second check card before starting work on site
- Induction records for operatives directly inducted by AZ must be undertaken and kept in the site file
- Minimum of SSSTS certificate
- CSCS card
- First Aid
- Experience supervising construction projects.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Our client a large M&E Company are looking for a Mechanical Manager based on a project in South West London.
- To manage the Mechanical division of a residential project in Central London from conception through to delivery, reporting to the Project Manager
- To manage and co-ordinate the Mechanical division of the relevant residential project from conception through to delivery
- Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including Mechanical and external Contractors
- Ensure Sub-contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when pro-actively allocating work
- Implementing Mechanical Safe Systems of Work procedure
- Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements
- Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team
- Proactively demonstrating Health and Safety Leadership and monitoring on site; ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and Contractors
- Carrying out detailed Quality Assurance inspections of installations in accordance with our clients QA procedure
- Manage and oversee the Mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning including the flushing, testing and chlorination of the systems
- Implement and monitor the project to ensure it is engineered to the highest standard
- Take ownership of Mechanical issues and liaise with the Client and Design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary
- Ensure appropriate quality and workmanship
- Carryout Toolbox talks were required to Sub-contractors
- Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager
- Review of ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks
- Complete accurate project materials take off as allocated by the project procurement process
- Ensure installations are in accordance with drawing specifications
- An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above
- SMSTS
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Manager
- Experience working on residential projects
- Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site Health and Safety
- Experience dealing with MEP Sub-contractors
- IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
- Up to date First Aid qualification
- Essential knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work
- Experience of managing staff and 3rd parties essential
- Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning, and handover requirements
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor – London - £85,000
A nationally know M&E contractor are looking for a senior m&e quantity surveyor to join their team working predominantly on commercial new builds and fit outs. If you believe you are at or are ready for the responsibilities of a senior quantity surveyor then read on.
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
You will ideally have been working as a quantity surveyor for the last 10 years, specifically on projects from £5m to £50m in the commercial market either fit out or new build.
You’ll have finished your quantity surveying degree and be skilled at budgeting, reporting, developing BOQ’s and profit plans.
You will also be comfortable working at a senior level administering contract obligations (and any additional client requirements) and undertaking / managing commercial meetings with the client and internal project team.
You will also need to have experience negotiating on your own, on the spot, as necessary with the client and sub contractors.
The Company
The company predominantly conduct their work in London but have recently made acquisitions that have spread their reach into the rest of the UK.
They employ hundreds of staff and are FTSE listed so if you want to work for a larger company this could be it.
The Requirements
• Minimum 7+ years of Quantity surveying experience essential on commercial projects
• QS Degree Qualified
• Proficient in excel.
• Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
• Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations
• Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills
• Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
Salary and Package
If you tick all the boxes above then the salary on offer would be eligible for £80,000 + package.
If you would like to be considered please apply now as places on the shortlist are limited.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – London - £60,000
If you are a mechanical design engineer who has experience designing projects across multiple sectors in London & the home counties and are looking to work with an international multi disciplinary company then please read on.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
As a mechanical design engineer you will be expected to take projects from stage 3 / 4 through to completion. The company are looking to strengthen their Building Services department and hire a Mechanical Engineer that can help deliver projects and also look after their young engineers.
The company deliver works in the Commercial, Healthcare, Residential, Education and Industrial sectors for a variety of clients including multiple hospital trusts, university schemes, boroughs and transport companies.
It would also be preferable if you had experience in CAD and Revit, you may not need to use these softwares on a daily basis you may need to use these in projects going forwards.
Requirements
As a design engineer they would expect the following:
- HND/HNC in mechanical engineering or building services as a minimum (degree preferable)
- Experience on the project sectors mentioned above
- Project values from £3m - £30m+
- Experience taking projects from stage 3 or onwards
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical Project Manager – Camberley - £65,000
A well-established, family owned building services contractor are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to join their team working on residential, education, healthcare and commercial projects between £50,000 and £1.5m.
If you’d like to work for a contractor that has continued to grow despite the pandemic please read on.
The Mechanical Project Manager – The Role
As the mechanical project manager you will be working on projects up to £1.5m in the residential, education, healthcare and commercial projects. You will run point on site and report in to a contract manager who will be there to provide assistance as needed but will handle most of the financials.
You will be looking after a mix of direct labour and sub-contractors taking the project from when it goes to site, with some assistance in the take off, through to handover, also assisting with final accounts.
The company are looking for someone who has come up from the tools and is familiar with the front end of installations.
The Company
The company you will be working for is very well known in the market and has a lot of repeat business coupled with new clients being brought on board. They have an incredibly strong order book and are expanding.
Experience and Qualifications
Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality.
Necessary requirements are:
- Mechanical qualifications (time served or academic)
- Ability to get to London and the office
- Experience on projects up to £2m in the commercial or residential sector
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical Project Manager – London - £70,000
A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to join their team working on projects up to £30m, specifically a large residential project in London.
The Mechanical Project Manager
As the mechanical project manager you will be leading projects up to £30m on new build, mixed use developments in London.
You will need to be capable of ensuring projects are run smoothly, are kept within budget and meet deadlines. As part of the diverse role, you will produce robust plans, supervise installation and subcontractor on-site, manage health and safety policies while always guaranteeing client satisfaction.
The Company
The company you will be working for is an international engineering services contractor. They have been operating for decades now and deliver projects for some of the biggest companies in the UK.
Experience and Qualifications
Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality.
Necessary requirements are:
- Mechanical qualifications (time served or academic)
- Ability to get to Central London
- Experience delivering projects up to £30m
- Experience on Residential Projects
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Electrical Project Manager - Romford - £75,000
A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join their operation delivery team delivering mixed use and residential projects.
The Electrical Project Manager
In your role as electrical project manager you will be responsible for a number of construction projects across the London and Home Counties. You will plan, organise, lead, coordinate and control all activities concerned with the construction of Electrical (LV, MV & HV) Projects. You will participate in the conceptual development of an engineering construction project and leads its organization, scheduling and implementation. You are going to be the key point of contact with the client and builds and creates strong, assertive and positive relationships.
You’ll ensure that the site meets and exceeds environmental, health and safety standards and you’ll ensure a quality focus and quality outcomes so that the company vision, mission & values are fulfilled.
The Company
The company you will be working for is a large M&E contractor based in East Central London. With offices all over the UK they provide comprehensive energy and building services installations across a wide range of sectors.
Experience and Qualifications
Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality.
Necessary requirements are:
- Previous experience as an electrical project manager
- Previous experience on mixed use and residential projects
- Experience delivering projects from £3m to £20m
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical Or Electrical Project Director – London - £90,000
A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced project director to join their team working on projects up to £30m, in London across multiple sectors.
The Mechanical or Electrical Project Director
This is an incredible opportunity for you to lead a multi-disciplinary team working on some of the biggest and prestigious projects in London across multiple sectors.
The work will be over the residential, commercial, retail and leisure sectors with a mix of design & build alongside more traditional projects.
Key Accountabilities will include:
Lead the M&E project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, meeting cost and quality targets and standards
- Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicating safety with passion and credibility in order to inspire, motivate and lead the M&E project team to achieve the vision
- Proactively manage the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships
- Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence and efficiency through appropriate use of leadership indicator health check reviews through the Bid, Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project
- Previous experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Large project experience
- Worked in a large company previously
- Detailed knowledge of process management in a large company
- Client handling skills.
- Degree or HND preferable.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Maintenance Shift Supervisor
One of the most preeminent M&E service providers in London are looking for an HVAP qualified Shift Supervisor to work a continental shift pattern in one of the most prestigious corporate buildings in London.
If you are looking for a company to work with that will enable you to progress your career then this may be the role for you.
The Shift Supervisor Role
Your main role will be ensuring the critical building systems are maintained through supervision of the maintenance engineers on the team. They’ll need you to have knowledge of AC, UPS and LV systems.
- Plan and implement a critical and non-critical engineering maintenance strategy for all properties in scope.
- Carryout inspections and implement audit protocols for the continuous improvement of maintenance of operational delivery.
- Ensure planned preventative maintenance activities are delivered to plan, on time and within budget, with emphasis on Critical Engineering Services.
- Ensure compliance with latest legislation in terms of statutory maintenance, health & safety, and environmental management.
- Develop performance standards, and operational protocols.
- Accountable for the day-to-day management of the repairs and maintenance portion of the annual budget, providing variance reports to Line Management on a monthly basis and assisting with annual reconciliations.
- Review quotations for the procurement of additional works within agreed authorised limits.
- Lead the account critical services network in the building(s) responsibilities to ensure consistency of delivery and best practice.
- Pro-active approach to engineering related Incidents both inside and outside of normal working hours.
- HVAP - Must have in-date HV ticket
- Time served Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Manager with a recognised qualification C&G/HNC
- Proven track record working in a corporate building
- Strong technical background and understanding of critical systems.
- Excellent client / vendor relationship skills.
- Strong financial understanding.
- Ability to effectively respond to complex inquiries or complaints from clients.
- Clear Reporting Abilities.
- Commercial Awareness.
- Sustainability Awareness.
- Strong IT Skills
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Data Centre
Continental Days 06:30 - 18:30 12hrs
West London
A Multi-Skilled Shift Technician in maintenance wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Multi Skilled Shift Technician
As a Multi Skilled Shift Technician you will be based at a data centre in West London where you will be working in a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
This opportunity will best suit someone who has got previous data centre experience and is confident in their ability to grow within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out.
- Knowledge of Maximo BMS System
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures, and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Data Centre Hertfordshire
Days 08:00-17:00
A AC Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
AC Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
As an AC Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be based at a data centre in Hertfordshire where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all R&AC plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Complete all logbooks and F-Gas registers as required in order to ensure fully compliance with law and approved code of practice.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of OGS staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
- Ensure the professional image of OGS is presented to clients at all times
- Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of OGS are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
- Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
- Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
- NVQ/C&G level 2 (preferably level 3) in refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Fully qualified as F-Gas engineer (C&G 2079 Cat1)
- Formal H&S Qualifications
- Electrically qualified
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
West London
Data Centre
Continental Days 06:30 - 18:30
A Multi Skilled Shift Leader is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Multi Skilled Shift Leader
As a Multi Skilled Shift Leader, you will be based at a data centre in Hertfordshire where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of OGS staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
- Ensure the professional image of OGS is presented to clients at all times
- Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of OGS are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
- Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
- Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
City of London
Commercial Site
Continental shifts (days and nights)
I am working on behalf of a huge FM service Provider that is looking for a Deputy Shift Supervisor Electrically qualified (or multiskilled)HVAP (Appointed HVAP not just AP15) to work in a commercial building in the city of London, this position requires strong Building services knowledge At least 2 years of team leadership/supervision in a prestigious building Shift work experience (Days and Nights) essential Client facing attitude Concept or similar CAFM knowledge desirable.
A Deputy Shift Supervisor HVAP is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Electrical Deputy Shift Maintenance Supervisor
As an Electrical Deputy Shift Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based at a data centre in Hertfordshire where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound electrical and mechanical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems.
- To supervise the day to day operation of a shift carrying out PPM and reactive works within the contracted site.
- Engineers must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of Air conditioning, UPS, Generators, LV systems, which will include the ability to fault find using the production of graphical information and the utilisation of current alarm data.
- To ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems.
- To supervise the day to day operation of a shift carrying out PPM and reactive works within the contracted site.
- Engineers must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of Air conditioning, UPS, Generators, LV systems, which will include the ability to fault find using the production of graphical information and the utilisation of current alarm data.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Data Centre
Days 08:00 – 5:00pm
Hertfordshire
A Mechanical Supervisor is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
As a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based at a data centre in Hertfordshire where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
This opportunity will best suit someone who has got previous data centre experience and is confident in their ability to grow within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mechanical authorised person and supervisor for the day-to-day operations across the sites.
- Responsible for the H&S of the sites and engineers.
- To proactively check the operation of the Permit to Work system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements. Especially with regards to sub-contractors adherence to RAMS.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer subcontractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site. Undertake other tasks as defined and requested by site management.
- To undertake annual appraisals of shift technicians once you have completed the OGS Appraisal and Development training course.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure the Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, Concept, etc is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- Work closely with the Area Contract Manager to ensure that the service levels are maintained to a consistently high level.
- Support the Contract Support in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
- Responsible for Statutory & Code compliance of sites. Ensure engineers are fully equipped to carry out daily tasks.
- Plan PPM schedules for sites to ensure an even workload in conjunction with the Area Contract Manager
- Ensure PPM is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Responsible for the return of PPM and work related documentation.
- Man Management of Day Engineers and Shift team members.
- Ensure all sites have accurate asset registers and are labelled accordingly.
- Responsible for the fast and effective procurement of materials and services. Proactively source additional works and raise quotations.
- Provide technical support to engineers, helpdesk, and client.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Data Centre East London
Days Mon-Friday 08:00-17:00
A Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
As a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based at a data centre in Hertfordshire where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the H&S of the sites and engineers.
- Mechanical authorised person and supervisor for the day-to-day operations across the sites.
- To proactively check the operation of the Permit to Work system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements. Especially with regards to sub-contractors adherence to RAMS.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer subcontractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site. Undertake other tasks as defined and requested by site management.
- To undertake annual appraisals of shift technicians once you have completed the OGS Appraisal and Development training course.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure the Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, Concept, etc is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- Work closely with the Area Contract Manager to ensure that the service levels are maintained to a consistently high level.
- Support the Contract Support in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
- Responsible for Statutory & Code compliance of sites. Ensure engineers are fully equipped to carry out daily tasks.
- Plan PPM schedules for sites to ensure an even workload in conjunction with the Area Contract Manager
- Ensure PPM is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Responsible for the return of PPM and work related documentation.
- Man Management of Day Engineers and Shift team members.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Maintenance Shift Leader – Data Centres
One of the most preeminent M&E service providers in London are looking for a qualified maintenance Supervisor to work in one of the busiest data centres in the Home Counties.
If you are looking for a company to work with that will enable you to progress your career then this may be the role for you.
The Maintenance Shift Leader Role
Your main role will be ensuring the critical building systems are maintained through supervision of the maintenance engineers on the team. They’ll need you to have knowledge of AC, UPS and LV systems.
You will be working on a continental shift pattern of 4 days on / 4 days off 06:30 to 18:30.
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
- Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
- Experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations and / or experience as a supervisor in an FM role.
- Time served Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Manager with a recognised qualification C&G/HNC
- Proven track record working in a corporate building
- Strong technical background and understanding of critical systems.
- Excellent client / vendor relationship skills.
- Strong financial understanding.
- Ability to effectively respond to complex inquiries or complaints from clients.
- Clear Reporting Abilities.
- Commercial Awareness.
- Sustainability Awareness.
- Strong IT Skills
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical & Electrical Contracts Manager - Housing
A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Contracts Manager to join their team in their housing team in Bedford. You will be covering the Northern Home Counties Region (Buckinghamshire to Essex) working with the most prominent house builders in the UK.
The Mechanical & Electrical Contracts Manager
You will be working under the senior contracts manager operating from the office in Bedford with regular visits to site. You will be handling 7-10 contracts, mainly in low rise, high value residential developments across the northern home counties. There are approximately 15-20 installers that you will be managing so it will be essential you have good organisational and communications skills.
This role would suit you if you have experience in managing multiple contracts / projects at the same time or if you are in a more junior role (site / construction manager) and bring a lot of energy and drive to the position.
Some of your responsibilities would be:
- Form close links with the client’s representatives and their teams at a senior level.
- Provide monthly labour forecasts for all Projects and share with the business
- The greatest risk to any project is uncertainty, therefore the Contracts Manager must maintain focus on this as their main concern as an attempt to reduce risk significantly through open communication with all Managers and fellow senior Management representatives, so all can voice their opinions and concerns.
- To overcome certain tasks and conflicts a Contracts manager must show initiative and be able to find ways to best adapt a situation to provide a successful overall outcome.
- Review the Project periodic progress reports and in turn reports to their Line Manager / Directors any emerging trends and concerns on their projects by suitable media.
- Monitor the Gas and Electric compliance across all Projects.
- Attend Periodic management meetings with fellow Commercial Managers, Technical Managers and Health & Safety Mangers to ensure that any good or bad practices happening elsewhere in the business are communicated back into their Line projects.
- Review Budgets and PL (jointly and severally with the commercial team).
- Review the Subcontractor Payrun (jointly and severally with the commercial team).
- Health and Safety (Jointly and severally with the Health and Safety Manager).
- At least 3 years as contract manager
- Experience in residential low rise developments
- Fast paced projects experience
- Relevant mechanical or electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, HND or Degree advantageous, but not essential)
- Relevant site qualifications including SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Maintenance Supervisor – Mechanical or Electrical
One of the most preeminent M&E service providers in London are looking for a qualified maintenance Supervisor to work in one of the busiest data centres in the Home Counties.
If you are looking for a company to work with that will enable you to progress your career then this may be the role for you.
The Miantenance Supervisor Role
Your main role will be ensuring the critical building systems are maintained through supervision of the maintenance engineers on the team. They’ll need you to have knowledge of AC, UPS and LV systems.
- Responsible for the H&S of the sites and engineers.
- Mechanical authorised person and supervisor for the day-to-day operations across the sites.
- To proactively check the operation of the Permit to Work system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements. Especially with regards to sub-contractors adherence to RAMS.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer subcontractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site. Undertake other tasks as defined and requested by site management.
- To undertake annual appraisals of shift technicians once you have completed the OGS Appraisal and Development training course.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure the Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, Concept, etc is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- Work closely with the Area Contract Manager to ensure that the service levels are maintained to a consistently high level.
- Support the Contract Support in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction
- Responsible for Statutory & Code compliance of sites. Ensure engineers are fully equipped to carry out daily tasks.
- Plan PPM schedules for sites to ensure an even workload in conjunction with the Area Contract Manager
- Ensure PPM is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Responsible for the return of PPM and work related documentation. Man Management of Day Engineers and Shift team members.
- Ensure all sites have accurate asset registers and are labelled accordingly.
- Responsible for the fast and effective procurement of materials and services. Proactively source additional works and raise quotations.
- Provide technical support to engineers, helpdesk and client
- Experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations and / or experience as a supervisor in an FM role.
- Time served Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Manager with a recognised qualification C&G/HNC
- Proven track record working in a corporate building
- Strong technical background and understanding of critical systems.
- Excellent client / vendor relationship skills.
- Strong financial understanding.
- Ability to effectively respond to complex inquiries or complaints from clients.
- Clear Reporting Abilities.
- Commercial Awareness.
- Sustainability Awareness.
- Strong IT Skills
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
If you are an estimator with a good level of experience under your belt and you want to go somewhere you can have more input then the job below may be for you. This is a pivotal role within the estimating function, with plenty of client contact and increasing responsibility.
Electrical Estimator - The Role:
This is a hands-on role with a responsibility for the production of Electrical tenders. You will have to breakdown client enquiries, organise or complete the required surveys and prepare detailed Electrical estimates, tenders and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being accurately estimated competitively, successfully and profitably.
You will also support the Business in client meetings and estimation/tender presentations to help secure tendered opportunities. Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs.
The role will require experience with residential and commercial projects, typical values ranging between £50,000 and £5m.
- Tender documents and preparing estimates as necessary
- Managing the preparation of Bills of Quantities, sub-contract and material enquiries
- Interact with clients in a professional manner in person
- Preparing budget estimates and cost plans
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Electrical Estimator
If you are an estimator with a good level of experience under your belt and you want to go somewhere you can have more input then the job below may be for you. This is a pivotal role within the estimating function, with plenty of client contact and increasing responsibility.
Electrical Estimator - The Role:
This is a hands-on role with a responsibility for the production of Electrical tenders. You will have to breakdown client enquiries, organise or complete the required surveys and prepare detailed Electrical estimates, tenders and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being accurately estimated competitively, successfully and profitably.
You will also support the Business in client meetings and estimation/tender presentations to help secure tendered opportunities. Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs.
The role will require experience with residential and commercial projects, typical values ranging between £50,000 and £5m.
- Tender documents and preparing estimates as necessary
- Managing the preparation of Bills of Quantities, sub-contract and material enquiries
- Interact with clients in a professional manner in person
- Preparing budget estimates and cost plans
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
If you are an electrical design engineer who has experience designing projects across multiple sectors in London & the home counties and are looking to work with an international multi disciplinary company then please read on.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
As an electrical design engineer you will be expected to take projects from stage 3 / 4 through to completion. The company are looking to strengthen their Building Services department and hire a electrical Engineer that can help deliver projects and also look after their young engineers.
The company deliver works in the Commercial, Healthcare, Residential, Education and Industrial sectors for a variety of clients including multiple hospital trusts, university schemes, boroughs and transport companies.
It would also be preferable if you had experience in CAD and Revit, you may not need to use these softwares on a daily basis you may need to use these in projects going forwards.
Requirements
As a design engineer they would expect the following:
- HND/HNC in mechanical engineering or building services as a minimum (degree preferable)
- Experience on the project sectors mentioned above
- Project values from £3m - £30m+
- Experience taking projects from stage 3 or onwards
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Junior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor
A nationally known M&E contractor are looking for a Junior m&e quantity surveyor to join their team working predominantly on commercial new builds and fit outs. If you want to move to company that will focus on your training and development read on.
The Junior Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor Role
In your role as Junior Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveyor you will work within the commercial team on large commercial refurbishment and fit out projects. Candidates will be currently working in a Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, ideally degree qualified with at least 2 years’ experience post qualification.
The role will be based on a large commercial refurbishment and fit out project in the London area. The key elements of the project include structural refurbishment, recladding of an existing building and internal fit out to a high specification.
The Company
The company you will be working for is a Tier 1 M&E contractor based in London. They deliver from the design stage on a range of projects allowing them to hand over projects in budget and on schedule.
Experience and Qualifications
Necessary requirements are:
- Minimum of 2 years’ quantity surveying experience post qualification within the construction industry
- Experience procuring and managing sub-contractor packages
- Commercial awareness: ability to maximise profit whilst maintaining relationships and company values
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills and demonstrable ability to work as part of a team
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
A nationally known M&E contractor are looking for a senior M&E quantity surveyor to join their team working predominantly on commercial new builds and fit outs. If you believe you are at or are ready for the responsibilities of a senior quantity surveyor then read on.
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
You will ideally have been working as a quantity surveyor for the last 10 years, specifically on projects from £5m to £50m in the commercial market either fit out or new build.
You’ll have finished your quantity surveying degree and be skilled at budgeting, reporting, developing BOQ’s and profit plans.
You will also be comfortable working at a senior level administering contract obligations (and any additional client requirements) and undertaking / managing commercial meetings with the client and internal project team.
You will also need to have experience negotiating on your own, on the spot, as necessary with the client and sub-contractors.
The Company
The company predominantly conduct their work in London but have recently made acquisitions that have spread their reach into the rest of the UK.
They employ hundreds of staff and are FTSE listed so if you want to work for a larger company this could be it.
The Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years of Quantity surveying experience essential on commercial projects
- QS Degree Qualified
- Proficient in excel.
- Detailed knowledge of commercial management and QS Role within construction
- Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
- Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and installations
- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills
- Process driven and focused on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor
A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join their operation delivery team delivering mixed use and residential projects.
The Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor Role
In your role as Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveyor you will be working as part of the project team to commercial manage all successful tenders from Estimating Handover stage to final account. Management of Accounts and all sub-contractor Accounts. Compiling and submitting all change orders, holding monthly commercial meetings with Client and ensuring a successful commercial conclusion to each project.
The Company
The company you will be working for is a large M&E contractor based in North Central London. They deliver from the design stage on a range of projects allowing them to hand over projects in budget and on schedule.
Split into 4 departments – design, mechanical, electrical and renewables, they can bring in work from various sources and deliver across the board.
Experience and Qualifications
Suitable qualifications and a proven track record in contract management.
Necessary requirements are:
- 3rd level Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering/ electrical engineering / Building Services Engineering or Quantity Surveying
- Minimum 4-6 years of Quantity surveying / Mechanical Engineering experience essential.
- Proficient in excel.
- Detailed knowledge of commercial management and Quantity Surveyor role within construction
- Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
- Overall understanding of the business, client and Sub Contractor relations, and M&E installation
- A positive “can do” approach determined to succeed generates a sense of energy and urgency
- Builds and maintains excellent working relationships
- Acceptance of responsibility and accountability
- Remains calm under pressure
- An exemplar for the company values
- Sound, balanced judgment
- Demanding of self and others
- Recognizes own strengths and weaknesses and committed to personal improvement
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Junior / Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
An international design consultancy which has delivered over 4000 projects are looking for a new intermediate mechanical design engineer.
If you would like to work with a company that has a great record and offers the potential for internal career growth then this would be a great opportunity for you.
Junior / Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer
As a mechanical design engineer you will be expected to take projects from stage 3 / 4 through to completion. The company are looking to strengthen their Building Services department and hire a Mechanical Engineer that can help deliver projects and also look after their young engineers.
The company deliver works in the Commercial, Healthcare, Residential, Education and Industrial sectors for a variety of clients including multiple hospital trusts, university schemes, boroughs and transport companies.
It would also be preferable if you had experience in CAD and Revit, you may not need to use these softwares on a daily basis you may need to use these in projects going forwards.
Requirements
As a design engineer they would expect the following:
- 2 - 5 years’ Mechanical services design experience
- IES or TAS software knowledge
- Minimum HNC/HND level in building services or electrical engineering or degree equivalent
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Services
If you are a mechanical design engineer who has experience designing commercial fit out projects in London and are looking to work with a well known company based in Central London then please read below.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
As a mechanical design engineer you will be expected to take projects from stage 3 / 4 through to completion. The company are looking to strengthen their Building Services department and hire a Mechanical Engineer that can help deliver projects and also look after their young engineers.
The work is predominantly on commercial CAT A and CAT B projects in London and the Home Counties so they would need you to have previous experience delivering similar projects.
It would also be preferable if you had experience in CAD and Revit, you may not need to use these softwares on a daily basis you may need to use these in projects going forwards.
Requirements
As a design engineer they would expect the following:
- HND/HNC in mechanical engineering or building services as a minimum
- Experience on commercial projects
- Project values from £3m - £30m+
- Experience taking projects from stage 3 or onwards
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical Project Manager
A well-established, design & build engineering contractor are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to work on commercial fit out projects in Central London
The Mechanical Project Manager
As the mechanical project manager you will be leading projects up to £5m in value in the CAT A / B Fit Out Environment.
They are now looking for a Mechanical PM to run a number of projects at any given time. The business work on projects valued from £1m up to £5m.
Once the contract goes live you'll be on site and responsible for the trades as well as programme / materials. You'll coordinate other trades as well as overseeing the Mechanical installation.
The run times are fast paced, a £1m project is usually turned round in 12 weeks so you will need to have worked in this environment before.
The Company
The company you will be working for is a full design and build M&E company delivering a full turn key approach to construction.
Experience and Qualifications
Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality.
Necessary requirements are:
- Mechanical qualifications (time served or academic)
- Ability to get to Colindale where you will be based full time
- Experience delivering projects up to £5m
- Experience on commercial fit out
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
Mechanical Project Manager
A well-established, family owned building services contractor are looking for an experienced mechanical project manager to join their team working on residential, education, healthcare and commercial projects between £50,000 and £1.5m.
If you’d like to work for a contractor that has continued to grow despite the pandemic please read on.
The Mechanical Project Manager – The Role
As the mechanical project manager you will be working on projects up to £1.5m in the residential, education, healthcare and commercial projects. You will run point on site and report in to a contract manager who will be there to provide assistance as needed but will handle most of the financials.
You will be looking after a mix of direct labour and sub-contractors taking the project from when it goes to site, with some assistance in the take off, through to handover, also assisting with final accounts.
The company are looking for someone who has come up from the tools and is familiar with the front end of installations.
The Company
The company you will be working for is very well known in the market and has a lot of repeat business coupled with new clients being brought on board. They have an incredibly strong order book and are expanding.
Experience and Qualifications
Suitable qualifications and a proven track record of technical and financial success in this role is essential, together with a commitment to meeting targets for customer service and quality.
Necessary requirements are:
- Mechanical qualifications (time served or academic)
- Ability to get to London and the office
- Experience on projects up to £2m in the commercial or residential sector
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
A Multi-Skilled Shift Technician in maintenance wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Multi Skilled Shift Technician
As a Multi Skilled Shift Technician you will be based at a data centre in West London where you will be working in a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
This opportunity will best suit someone who has got previous data centre experience and is confident in their ability to grow within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out.
- Knowledge of Maximo BMS System
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures, and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
A Multi Skilled Shift Leader is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Multi Skilled Shift Leader
As a Multi Skilled Shift Leader, you will be based at a data centre in West London where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of OGS staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
- Ensure the professional image of OGS is presented to clients at all times
- Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of OGS are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
- Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
- Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of OGS staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
- Ensure the professional image of OGS is presented to clients at all times
- Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of OGS are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
- Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
- Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to david@james-lewis.com or jordan@james-lewis.com or call +44 (0) 203 137 7627.
2 Shift Leader Opportunities Needed
Electrical Bias
Hayes
£50k
Data Centre
Shift working either 06.00 to 18.00 or 18.00 to 06.00, including weekends
An Electrical Bias Shift Leader is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Multi Skilled Shift Leader
As a Multi Skilled Shift Leader, you will be based at a data centre in West London where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures, and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to always maintain plant in serviceable order.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive, and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to always ensure safe working practices.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of OGS staff, subcontractors, and the client representatives.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To always include the wearing of uniform and PPE.
- Ensure the professional image of OGS is always presented to clients
- Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of OGS are always locked and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
3 x Shift Leader Opportunities Needed
Electrical Bias
Days Continental
HVAP Required
Data Centre
51k
Slough
Data Centre
An Electrical HVAP Shift Leader is wanted for a well well-established specialist Integrated Services Partner that delivers innovative Property & Facilities Management solutions to mainly the Private & Public sectors globally, including Complex & Emerging Markets.
Multi Skilled Shift Leader
As a Multi Skilled Shift Leader, you will be based at a data centre in Slough where you will oversee a team, in short you will be expected to have sound mechanical and electrical knowledge that you can draw from in your previous experience of working in an FM service provider background.
Job Description:
- Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.
- Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.
- Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
- Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.
- Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
- Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
- To develop a good working relationship with all members of OGS staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.
- Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.
- Ensure the professional image of OGS is presented to clients at all times
- Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of OGS are locked at all times and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
- Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
- Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.
- To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
- Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.
- Ensure Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
- To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
- Any other task as directed by the Site management team.
- Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any non-compliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.
- To proactively check the operation of the LOTO system in accordance with OGS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements.
- Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
Manufacturing
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Large Automation Company - 40k Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
- Global Manufacturing/Production Company
- Salary: £54,000
- Shift: 4 on 4 off – days + nights
- 4 year Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 17th edition wiring regulations BS7671
- The ability to read and understand technical Elec/Mech schematics
- Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma an advantage
- Fully conversant with intricate, electro-mechanical control systems and schematics
- Chance to join a growing company
- Training and Development
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Injection Moulding Setter - Global Manufacturing Company - 3 DAY WORKING WEEK
- Global Manufacturing Company
- Salary: £30,000 Days - £36,000 Nights
- Shift: Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 06:30am to 18:30pm - Nights Friday Saturday, Sunday - 18:30 to 06:30am
- 5 years moulding experience
- Previous extensive experience of plastic injection moulding on an industrial scale
- Ability to read drawings
- Measuring components
- Good comprehension of English language
- Well organised
- Good time management
- Chance to join Global company
- 3 day working week
- Training and Development
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Global FMCG Brand Company - 40k Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
- Global Manufacturing/Production Company
- Salary: £40k
- Shift: 4 on 4 off – days + nights
- Full engineering apprenticeship
- Multi Skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
- Experience of process control electronics, PLC's and diagnostics using a variety of software applications
- The ability to read and understand technical Electrical or Mechanical drawings
- Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma
- Carrying out routine planned preventative maintenance and proactive maintenance tasks on the range of on-site equipment
- Reacting quickly to technical issues: fault finding and fixing problems efficiently, escalating when necessary
- Ensuring that the customer is kept informed about the technical requirements and likely timescales of any jobs
- Proving support and maintenance training to engineers
- Chance to join Global company
- Training and Development
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
The Maintenance Manager will be a key member of the Management Team reporting to the Engineering Manager, and you will develop and lead a small multiskilled team.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the co-ordination, budgeting, scheduling, planning and implementation of all maintenance programs in a safe & effective manner with a focus on improving safety and on-stream reliability, whilst increasing productivity and reducing maintenance costs.
- Ensuring clear and concise records are maintained in order trends can be determined and corrective actions identified.
- Understand and deploy continuous improvement, i.e TPM and problem-solving techniques to optimise machine availability.
- To ensure all equipment, services, utilities and plant operate and meet productive legal and legislative requirements.
- Ensure full compliance of the planned maintenance programme and ensure adequate resources are planned in order to achieve the set goals.
- Degree/qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a mechanical/engineering discipline
- Previous managerial expertise, supervisory or team leadership experience and a strong leader within a similar environment.
- Strong experience within multi-skilled maintenance systems.
- Has sound judgement and able to make timely decisions.
- Good communication skills & working in cross functional teams.
- Have experience working in a fast pace environment that can change direction at any time
- Able to work effectively under pressure in a demanding manufacturing environment.
- Applies a "can do" attitude and challenges and supports the team to do the same.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Production Team Leader - Food Manufacturing Company - 30k – 35k Base Salary + Benefits Package
- Food Manufacturing Company
- Salary: £30,000 – 35,000
- Shift: 4 on 4 off - days
- Location: Harlow
- NVQ at Level 2 in Management/Supervisory, or above.
- Strong IT skills Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Food Manufacturing experience
- Good understanding of food production and processing operations
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Shift Manager – Injection Moulding – 50-55k Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
- Global Manufacturing Company
- Salary: £50k-55k
- Shift: Days
- 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing management role
- Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt or significant practical deployment of lean manufacturing techniques, process improvements and pro-active quality management
- Driven by targets and have a strong commitment to quality output
- Strong people management skills
- Proven project management skills in an international environment
- Excellent analytical skills in order to monitor and manage KPI’s
- Chance to join a growing company
- Training and Development
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Multi Skilled Engineer – Food Manufacturing Company – Days Only
- Food Manufacturing Company
- Salary: £36,000
- Shift: Days
- Full engineering apprenticeship
- Multi Skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
- Experience of process control electronics, PLC's and diagnostics using a variety of software applications
- The ability to read and understand technical Electrical or Mechanical drawings
- Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma
- Chance to join Global company
- 3 day working week
- Training and Development
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Global Food company - 42k Base Salary + Excellent Benefits Package
- Global Food manufacturing company
- Salary: £42k
- Shift: 4 on 4 off – days + nights
- Full engineering apprenticeship
- Multi Skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
- Experience of process control electronics, PLC's and diagnostics using a variety of software applications
- The ability to read and understand technical Electrical or Mechanical drawings
- Knowledge in continuous improvement techniques, 5S, SMED, Lean and Six Sigma
- Carrying out routine planned preventative maintenance and proactive maintenance tasks on the range of on-site equipment
- Reacting quickly to technical issues: fault finding and fixing problems efficiently, escalating when necessary
- Ensuring that the customer is kept informed about the technical requirements and likely timescales of any jobs
- Proving support and maintenance training to engineers
- Chance to join Global company
- Training and Development
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
The Maintenance Manager will be a key member of the Management Team reporting to the Engineering Manager, and you will develop and lead a small multiskilled team.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the co-ordination, budgeting, scheduling, planning and implementation of all maintenance programs in a safe & effective manner with a focus on improving safety and on-stream reliability, whilst increasing productivity and reducing maintenance costs.
- Ensuring clear and concise records are maintained in order trends can be determined and corrective actions identified.
- Understand and deploy continuous improvement, i.e TPM and problem-solving techniques to optimise machine availability.
- To ensure all equipment, services, utilities and plant operate and meet productive legal and legislative requirements.
- Ensure full compliance of the planned maintenance programme and ensure adequate resources are planned in order to achieve the set goals.
- Degree/qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a mechanical/engineering discipline
- Previous managerial expertise, supervisory or team leadership experience and a strong leader within a similar environment.
- Strong experience within multi-skilled maintenance systems.
- Has sound judgement and able to make timely decisions.
- Good communication skills & working in cross functional teams.
- Have experience working in a fast pace environment that can change direction at any time
- Able to work effectively under pressure in a demanding manufacturing environment.
- Applies a "can do" attitude and challenges and supports the team to do the same.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to sam@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Transport – Driving
We are recruiting for Bus / PSV / PCV Drivers in the Cardiff Area We have short & long term contract work, plus permanent positions available.
Candidate Essentials:
- Valid PCV Driving License (Category D / D+E)
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Drivers CPC / DQC Card
- A Minimum working week of 50 hours over 5 Days.
- £14.50 per hour (Umbrella)
- £100 a week towards Travel
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require a Number of Bus Drivers to work on long and short term contracts in the Glasgow Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require a Number of Bus Drivers to work on long and short term contracts in the Glasgow Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require a Number of Bus Drivers to work on long and short term contracts in the Glasgow Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require Bus Driver (s) to work on short and long term contracts in the North London Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
This position is a Temp to Perm position for Bus Drivier (s)
Bus Driver criteria is as follows:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Must have recent UK experience as a Bus Driver
- Competitive Rate of pay
- Temp to Perm positions
- Immediate starts available for the right candidates.
- Help with relocation available if necessary.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require Bus Driver (s) / PSV Driver / PCV Driver to work on short and long term contracts in the Fullwell and the Surrounding Areas for a Major Bus operator.
This Bus Driver position is a Temp to Perm position.
Bus Driver criteria is as follows:
- Valid Bus / PCV Driving License (Category D / D+E) and at least 6 months Bus/PSV Driving Experience.
- No more than 3 penalty points
- Drivers CPC / DQC Card
- Must have recent UK experience as a Bus Driver
- Competitive Rate of pay
- Temp to Perm positions
- Immediate starts available for the right candidates.
- Help with relocation available if necessary. We have a number or different vacancies for Bus Driver across the UK so if you are looking or know anyone else looking for a new position please call us or send your CV to us. About Us: James Lewis Ltd are a market leader in supplying both contract and permanent workforce solutions to the Automotive, Transport and Heavy Power industries. We provide both white and blue-collar personnel throughout the UK working with FTSE 100 companies and SME’s. If you feel you have the right skills for the above position then please submit your CV via the Apply link. Please do not apply if you do not have a valid bus driving license Job Type - Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require Bus Driver (s) to work on short and long term contracts in the London Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
The weekly potential earnings as a contract Bus Driver is between £650 - £900 a week.
Bus Driver criteria is as follows:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Must have recent UK experience as a Bus Driver
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require Bus Driver (s) to work on short and long term contracts in the London Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
The weekly potential earnings as a contract Bus Driver is between £650 - £900 a week.
Bus Driver criteria is as follows:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Must have recent UK experience as a Bus Driver
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We require a Number of Bus Drivers to work on Fixed term contract in the Glasgow Area.
The successful Bus Driver will be driving service work on commercial routes.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are recruiting for Bus / PSV / PCV Drivers in the Cardiff Area
We have short & long term contract work, plus permanent positions available.
Candidate Essentials:
Valid PCV Driving License (Category D / D+E)
No more than 6 penalty points
Drivers CPC / DQC Card
Benefits:
A Minimum working week of 50 hours over 5 Days.
£14.50 per hour (Umbrella)
£100 a week towards Travel
Competitive rates of pay
Immediate starts available for the right candidates.
We also have vacancies throughout the UK Including Glasgow, Bath & Bristol and London.
About Us:
James Lewis Ltd are a market leader in supplying both contract and permanent workforce solutions to the Automotive, Transport and Heavy Power industries.
We provide both white and blue-collar personnel throughout the UK working with FTSE 100 companies and SME’s.
If you feel you have the right skills for the above position then please call us on (phone number removed) or submit your CV via the Apply link.
Please do not apply if you do not have a valid bus driving license
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Oswestry Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Cardiff Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to driving@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Bus Drivers Required We are looking for a Number of Bus Drivers for a client of ours in the Southampton Area.
Candidate criteria:
- UK category D license Bus Licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Valid DQC/CPC card
- Recent UK bus driving experience
Transport – Engineering
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced PCV Engineer to work for an operator in Greater London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Hillingdon, Greater London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Croydon, Greater London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Barking and Dagenham, Greater London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Haringey, Greater London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Lambeth, Greater London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Oxford. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Our client operates some of the most technically advanced vehicles in the industry. With a vision to be a fully self-sufficient operator including the overhaul and repairs of systems including HV Batteries, Traction motors and Generators in addition to the major units they currently repair.
As a result, they require a Lead engineer / Master Technician with their Field Service Team
The right candidate will be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have a good mechanical and electrical knowledge and skill base. You will possess a good knowledge of current technologies and have a keen interest in emerging ones. You will be willing and able to learn and use your knowledge to help develop the team around you.
Responsibilities
The principle duties of the post are:
- Fault diagnosis
- Use of advanced diagnostic tools
- Training
- Liaison with Technical Services and Support Managers
- Reduce dependency on external contractors
- Produce periodic reports of garage technical issues
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Bexleyheath, South-East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Docklands, East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Sutton, South London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Northumberland Park, Greater London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Orpington, South-East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
We are currently looking to recruit a Bus Mechanic / PSV Engineer / HGV Mechanic to work for an operator in Merton, South-West London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the on-going repair and maintenance to a large fleet of vehicles.
Duties to include:
- Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including M.O.T preparation)
- Prompt Repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
- Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
- Have an ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
- Prep & Presentation for VOSA tests
- Preventative Maintenance
- Fault Diagnostics
- All associated paperwork, reports and admin
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.
Work Shop Manager
Salary - £44,262 per annum
Location - Sutton
An Excellent opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Manager / Satellite Manager to join one of the UK’s Leading Bus operators.
This is a key post which reports to the Engineering Manager. We are looking for a well-motivated individual who can demonstrate first class management skills and be able to work effectively under pressure.
Responsibilities
The principle duties of the post are:
- Effective supervision of a fully skilled team of engineers.
- Safety, monitoring of performance, adherence to company policies and procedures, discipline of staff.
- Adhering to the vehicle maintenance schedule, inspection of vehicles and carrying out quality checks.
- Ensure maximum availability of vehicles and reducing mechanical lost mileage to the absolute minimum.
- Working on a rotating shift basis. Responsibility for the 24-hour sheets, issuing worksheets to staff and ensuring that necessary repairs, adjustments or attention to vehicles is carried out in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Ensure that any outstanding work is carried forward on the 24-hour sheet.
- Deal with road calls and requests to cover any emergency that may arise.
- Deal with telephone calls and other communications.
- Liaise with the Operating Manager and Traffic Controllers.
- Responsibility for security of premises, stores and health and safety of staff on the premises.
For further information, or to register your interest, please send your CV to engineering@james-lewis.com or call 020 3137 9406.