Building Services Engineer

PRS Recruitment Services; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities and building services organization is seeking a Building Services Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance in a multi-building environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in building maintenance, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing plumbing systems, managing workload effectively, and providing excellent customer service. This full-time role offers a salary between £36,000 and £40,000 plus various benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Gym membership

Uniform and tools provided

Call-out payments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience completing PPM schedules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Fault-find building services equipment and systems.
• Supervise contractors where required.
• Accurately record work completed using a PDA and maintenance system.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Ability to interpret drawings and O&M manuals

Experience with logic controllers

Good written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Building Services Engineer

Multiple Permanent Vacancies

Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Location:Southwest London

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Gym membership
• Uniform and tools provided
• On-call rota: 1 week in every 6–8 weeks (£300 per week plus call-out payments)
• Overtime: very limited

The Company Our client is a well-established facilities and building services organisation operating within a large, multi-building environment. They deliver comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance services to ensure buildings, plant, and systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

The Role Our client is seeking experienced Building Services Engineers to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a varied estate. The role involves using a PDA and a computerised maintenance management system to log and close tasks while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks
• Diagnose and repair plumbing and mechanical systems
• Fault-find building services equipment and systems
• Work with logic controllers
• Interpret building drawings and O&M manuals
• Supervise contractors where required
• Accurately record work completed using a PDA and maintenance system
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Work independently and manage workload effectively

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building maintenance (preferred)
• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Experience with logic controllers
• Ability to interpret drawings and O&M manuals
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience completing PPM schedulesGood written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence