Building Services Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Services Engineer to ensure a seamless maintenance service across their facilities. This role involves both preventative and reactive maintenance, requiring collaboration with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a company that prides itself on innovation and client relationships, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative and reactive building maintenance.
• Strong understanding of SLAs and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CAFM system

Building Information Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Building Services Engineer to deliver a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service across our site(s). This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and clients to ensure a seamless maintenance experience. You will be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring all tasks are logged, tracked, and completed using the CAFM system to maintain compliance and service levels. The role also requires participation in a 1 week in 3 on-call Monday 8am - Monday 7:59am. A validated DBS check is required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems within St. Mary’s Wing.
2. Adapt to the varying demands of maintenance work within a hospital environment.
3. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (1 week in every 3 weeks).
4. Complete all GFM core training modules to maintain competency and compliance.

About You

1. City & Guilds Level 2/3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent mechanical competency.
2. Experience within a comparable role with a strong understanding of preventative and reactive building maintenance.
3. Familiarity with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ability to meet performance targets.
4. Experience with Building and Information Management Systems.
5. Strong problem-solving abilities, with an analytical and systematic approach.
6. Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle stakeholder concerns effectively.
7. Proactive and passionate about delivering high-quality service.
8. Resilient, adaptable, and able to work autonomously under pressure.
9. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
10. Full, clean UK driving licence.

About Us
At GFM we pride ourselves on service, innovation and the ongoing relationships we have with our clients. We are not simply a facilities management company. By building lasting relationships with over 100 clients, GFM has become one of the country's leading FM companies. We offer a full spectrum of FM services, including maintenance, cleaning, catering, security, horticulture, environment, and energy. These can be delivered as a single line or a tailored bundle, but what GFM does best is offer fully integrated bespoke solutions.

Safeguarding Statement
Grosvenor House Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality in the workplace.