Facilities Maintenance & Compliance Engineer

Retaind Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Coventry is seeking a Facilities Maintenance & Compliance Engineer to conduct inspections, perform repairs, and ensure compliance across client sites in the Midlands. The ideal candidate has experience in facilities management and excellent customer service skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a generous car allowance or company vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous car allowance or company vehicle

Permanent position with career stability

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities management or property compliance is preferred.
• Experience with various property repairs and basic maintenance tasks.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and compliance audits of building systems.
• Perform basic first-fix and remedial repairs.
• Maintain accurate compliance records using a mobile CRM system.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication abilities

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

Facilities Maintenance & Compliance Engineer

£28,000

£30,000 per annum + £6,000 car allowance OR company vehicle provided Coventry-based (Mainly covering the Midlands region) Permanent, Full-time

About the Role

RETAIND are looking for an experienced Multi-skilled, proactive, detail-oriented, and methodical individual to join a busy Facilities Management provider based in Coventry. This role involves travelling across the Midlands to visit clients on a regular basis - weekly or monthly, to ensure their workplaces, facilities, and building systems are safe, efficient, and fully compliant with legal standards.

Youll play a key part in maintaining trusted relationships with customers while ensuring high standards of compliance and maintenance are met across a range of sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out regular inspections and compliance audits of building systems (including water monitoring, electrical, and fire safety).
• Carrying out a variety of basic first-fix & remedial repairs, such as simple plumbing, carpentry, painting, lighting replacements, etc.
• Attending occasional reactive call-outs to resolve customer issues promptly.
• Meeting customers on-site to build long-term, professional relationships.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records using a mobile / tablet-based CRM system.
• Recording key details, including serial / model numbers and photographs of issues requiring remedial action.
• Reporting visit details back to the office for the preparation of customer reports and quotations.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in a facilities management or property compliance role is preferred (transferable skills will be considered).
• Experience of carrying out a wide array of property repairs and basic maintenance tasks yourself.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• A methodical approach, strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, managing your own diary and workload.
• A full, clean UK driving licence (minor points accepted).
• Willingness to occasionally work outside normal hours, including some weekends

Training

Full training will be provided on compliance requirements, and the use of our mobile app for digital reporting. Future training opportunities will be provided to support your professional progression & the job role.

Please note: An Enhanced DBS check will be required and must be successfully completed for this role.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary + a generous car allowance or company vehicle option
• Permanent position with strong career stability
• Supportive, friendly team culture

Training and development provided

If youre organised, hands-on, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, wed love to hear from you!

Apply today with your up-to-date CV and take your first step towards joining a trusted and growing Facilities Management team in Coventry.

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