Maintenance Engineer

BGIS UK & Europe; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS UK & Europe is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kingston upon Thames. This role involves maintaining critical building systems and ensuring compliance with environmental conditions through planned maintenance and reactive repairs.

The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification in electrical or mechanical disciplines and experience in building services. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems.
• Qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Respond to reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work to maintain quality.

Skills

Building services maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification

17th Edition BS7671 certification

Job description

To maintain critical building systems and ensure environmental conditions are consistently met. This includes planned maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and fault finding across mechanical and electrical systems.

Key Duties

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, pumps, fire systems).
• Respond to reactive tasks and breakdowns across the site, including fabric and store-related issues.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractor work, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Operate and manage the Permit to Work system.
• Identify and resolve faults quickly to keep systems operational.
• Ensure spare parts are available and provide estimates for repairs.
• Complete all required paperwork and update maintenance systems (e.g. Maximo).
• Prepare and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain clean, secure plant rooms and uphold BGIS’s professional image.
• Support health and safety practices, including PPE use and reporting near misses.
• Monitor building conditions via the BMS system and ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by site management.

Knowledge & Skills

• City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline
• 17th Edition BS7671 certification
• Essential: Experience in building services and maintaining electrical systems