Building Services Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Building Services Engineer to join their team. This role involves delivering comprehensive maintenance services and requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners. You will be responsible for both preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance and service levels are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building maintenance, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Join this innovative firm and contribute to high-quality service delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance with a strong understanding of PPM.
• Ability to adapt to varying demands in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota every 3 weeks.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CAFM System

Building and Information Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Building Services Engineer to deliver comprehensive and responsive maintenance services across our site(s). This role involves 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 rota from Monday 8am to the following Monday 7:59am.

A validated DBS check is required.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

• City & Guilds Level 2/3, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent mechanical competency.
• Experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of preventative and reactive building maintenance.
• Familiarity with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ability to meet performance targets.
• Experience with Building and Information Management Systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with an analytical and systematic approach.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle stakeholder concerns effectively.
• Proactive and passionate about delivering high-quality service.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work autonomously under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• 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 service or a tailored bundle. 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 diversity and equality in the workplace.