Buildings Maintenance Engineer

Futures; The Holme; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking a practical Buildings Maintenance Engineer to support site upkeep. The role includes general maintenance, joinery, and minor electrical and mechanical tasks. The ideal candidate needs a strong joinery background and practical experience in building maintenance. This position emphasizes a hands-on approach and ability to manage various tasks efficiently, ensuring high standards of maintenance and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance.
• Strong background in joinery and carpentry.
• Ability to carry out minor electrical works safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance across the site.
• Undertake minor electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Repair and install doors, frames, and furnishings.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests promptly.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Building maintenance

Joinery

Carpentry

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Job description

Our client is a well‑established manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality, stability, and long‑term employee retention.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

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

• 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 regulations and site procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a multi‑skilled building maintenance role.
• Strong joinery / carpentry background (essential).
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to carry out minor electrical works safely and competently.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with strong fault‑finding skills.
• Experience working within industrial or manufacturing environments (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.