Buildings Maintenance Engineer

Futures; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Cardiff is seeking a practical Buildings Maintenance Engineer. The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance and repair tasks, particularly in joinery and carpentry. Responsibilities include performing repairs, handling minor electrical and mechanical maintenance, and ensuring facilities are well-maintained. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to ongoing site improvements and requires effective communication with contractors for specialist works. Candidates should have a solid background in building maintenance and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Proficient in joinery and carpentry works for building maintenance.
• Experience in minor electrical and mechanical tasks.
• Ability to perform general building maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general building maintenance emphasizing joinery.
• Complete minor electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Repair and install doors, windows, and furniture.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests promptly.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance skills

Joinery and carpentry

Minor electrical and mechanical maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, stability, and long-term employee retention. They are seeking a practical, hands‑on Buildings Maintenance Engineer with both electrical and mechanical capability, and a strong background in joinery, to support the ongoing upkeep and improvement of their site.

This role focuses on minor works, reactive maintenance, and planned improvements, ensuring buildings, fixtures, and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities – Buildings Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out general building maintenance across the site, with a strong emphasis on joinery and carpentry works
• Undertake minor electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks (within competency and certification limits)
• Repair, modify, and install:
  • Doors, frames, windows, flooring, partitions, and furniture
  • Fixtures, fittings, and building fabric
• Support minor refurbishment and improvement projects
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building systems and assets
• Liaise with contractors where specialist works are required
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and materials used
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regu...