Building Maintenance Officer

Catch 22; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal organization in Leeds is seeking a Building Maintenance Officer to join their Engineering and Facilities team. This role supports the delivery of engineering and maintenance tasks across various workspaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management with health & safety emphasis, alongside a hands-on trade skill set. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including on-site parking, bonuses, and robust pension options.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

On-target bonuses

Pension up to 11%

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Hands-on trade background in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC with reactive maintenance capability.
• Experience in operations support or facilities management is essential.
• Familiarity with health & safety regulations including CDM compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for contractors and manage communication.
• Support planning and scheduling of maintenance works.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Assist in producing management reports.

Skills

Operations support office administration

Facilities management

Health & safety focus

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Trade background (electrical, mechanical, HVAC)

Facilities management systems experience

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Job description

Job Description

Catch 22 are working with a leading legal organisation to recruit a Building Maintenance Officer to join their Engineering and Facilities team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager you'll play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of engineering and maintenance works across their workspaces in a location walkable to Leeds City Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in facilities health & safety or building services who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for contractors ensuring scope, safety requirements and deliverables are clearly communicated.
• Support the planning and scheduling of works, tracking progress and managing documentation.
• Review and verify contractor documentation including RAMS, progress reports and completion records.
• Support with reactive maintenance activities.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure value for money and identify opportunities to optimise costs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to drive operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors taking a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Ensure compliance with policies, processes and governance standards supporting risk identification and management.
• Assist in producing management reports and support the removal of operational bottlenecks.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in operations support office administration or facilities management with a strong focus on health & safety.
• Hands‑on trade background (e.g. electrical, mechanical, HVAC or similar) with the ability to carry out reactive maintenance when required.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to anticipate requirements from stakeholders.
• Experience using facilities management systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations CDM and statutory compliance.
• Electrical and / or air conditioning qualifications (Desirable).

Role Package

• Salary 30000-35000 (Dependent on experience)
• Permanent full time role
• Mon Fri 8-5pm hours, rare out of hours
• Free on site parking
• On-target bonuses and 6x salary death in service
• Pension up to 11% (flexible matched options) and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Private medical cover, healthcare cash plan, personal GP service Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays with the option to buy / sell additional leave
• Opportunities for career progression in an inclusive wellbeing-focused environment

If interested then please apply or get in touch with Laura on or call 0.