Building Services Engineer

HVAC Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in building services is seeking a proactive Building Services Engineer. This role involves delivering maintenance support across various sites in the UK with a strong focus on electrical systems. Applicants should possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have experience in commercial electrical maintenance. The position offers a salary of up to £45,000, door-to-door travel pay, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per annum

Door-to-door travel pay

Overtime available

Van and fuel card provided

Stable role with autonomy and flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong electrical maintenance experience within commercial environments is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own diary effectively.
• Good understanding of lighting, alarms, and general building systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Manage your own workload and travel schedule effectively.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair lighting, alarms, and electrical systems.
• Liaise with onsite teams and contractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete all documentation and compliance records accurately.
• Support minor fabric and general maintenance tasks when required.

Skills

Strong electrical maintenance experience within commercial environments

Ability to work independently

Good understanding of lighting, alarms, and general building systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or equivalent

Job description

Building Services Engineer

Sites Covered: Fawley (x2), Avonmouth, Gatwick, West London, Purfleet, Birmingham (occasional)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Door-to-Door Travel & Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Call-Out: None

Van & Fuel Card Provided

We're looking for a proactive and self-sufficient Building Services Engineer to provide maintenance support across six key sites. This role offers genuine independence, with flexibility to manage your own diary and travel schedule. You'll be working across a range of commercial and industrial sites, ensuring electrical systems and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple locations. Most work will be electrically focused — lighting, alarms, and general building systems — with support from site-based HVAC engineers and another mobile fabric engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites
• Manage your own workload and travel schedule effectively
• Inspect, maintain, and repair lighting, alarms, and electrical systems
• Liaise with onsite teams and contractors to ensure smooth operations
• Complete all documentation and compliance records accurately
• Support minor fabric and general maintenance tasks when required

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• Strong electrical maintenance experience within commercial environments
• Ability to work independently and manage your own diary
• Good understanding of lighting, alarms, and general building systems
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Up to £45,000 per annum
• Door-to-door travel pay
• Overtime available
• Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
• No call-out rota
• Van and fuel card provided (no personal use, but reasonable convenience stops permitted)
• Stable role with autonomy and flexibility

Apply now for more information