Building Maintenance Officer

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

Job summary

A leading legal organisation in Leeds is seeking a Building Maintenance Officer to manage engineering and maintenance operations. This permanent, full-time position involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, supporting contractors, and driving operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a background in facilities management or a hands-on trade such as electrical or HVAC. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Private medical cover

Pension up to 11%

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in operations support or facilities management.
• Hands-on trade background in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and CDM.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for contractors.
• Support planning, scheduling, and documentation management.
• Monitor supplier performance for cost optimization.

Skills

Operations support

Health & safety focus

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving

Facilities management systems

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 £30,000- £35,000 (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 [e-mail] or call 0113 242 8055.