Who are we?
Founded in 1992 and with over 250 employees, Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.
Galliard has a 4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction.
With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.
The Position
Galliard Estate Management (GEM), part of Galliard Homes, are looking to recruit a number of Technical Service Engineers on either a full-time or part-time basis. The Technical Service Engineers will work across various developments in London, operating as a mobile team with a base office in Canary Wharf, London.
A Technical Services Engineer forms part of the wider Technical Services team and delivers a range of planned preventative maintenance activities offered by GEM to residential sites under GEM management.
Duties include:
- Perform routine inspections and testing of fire doors in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and best practice as defined under the FDIS Inspectors accreditation.
- Carry out routine resting of related fire safety systems including fire detection systems, AOV, and emergency lights, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Conduct water hygiene activities including temperature checks, tank inspections, and outlet flushing.
- Execute service, maintenance, and repair tasks as directed by management, ensuring all work is completed to high standards and in line with procedures and RAMS.
- Assist in the compilation of specifications for additional, quoted, and remedial works which may arise.
- Maintain comprehensive electronic records, follow the planned preventative maintenance schedule, and utilise the CAFM platform for job assignments and reporting.
- Complete and submit inspection report sheets timely, and update asset schedules and tagging as needed.
- Support inventory management of materials, tools, and equipment, and report any safety or risk-related findings promptly.
- Ensure compliance with GEM policies, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements, and participate in required training and certification programs.
- Engage in continuous professional development and attend internal training sessions and toolbox talks.
- participate in sample work inspections, as may be deliverable by the management team.
- Meet performance targets for project delivery, billable hours, and key performance indicators, and stay up to date with legislation and industry best practice.
- Act as a point of contact for clients, fostering positive relationships and promoting the company's reputation.
The Person
The Technical Services Engineer will have previous experience working on residential estates in a concierge, resident services, maintenance, or a technical function. They will also meet the below criteria:
Essential:
- Previous experience within an Estate Management, Property Management, or Building Management role or similar.
- An understanding of testing building safety systems such as emergency lighting, fire alarms, AOV's etc.
- An awareness of fire door inspections and general understanding of fire safety within residential buildings.
- Be of a polite and professional demeanour.
- Smart and presentable appearance.
- Must have the ability to complete the required vocational training courses including FDIS Fire Door Inspectors certification.
Desirable:
- FDIS Fire Door Inspector Qualified.
- Previous experience operating as a Fire Door Inspector or experience inspecting fire safety systems.
The Benefits
As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Private health care
- Critical illness insurance
- Matching contribution pension scheme
- Discretionary salary and bonus review
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Discount portal
- Cycle to work scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's