Facilities Maintenance Engineer

RETAIND Ltd; Balsall Common; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities Management provider in Coventry is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance & Compliance Engineer to conduct compliance audits and perform maintenance tasks across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a background in facilities management, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and a generous car allowance or company vehicle option.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous car allowance or company vehicle

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or property compliance preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and compliance audits.
• Perform basic repairs including plumbing and carpentry.
• Establish long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Customer service skills

Basic maintenance skills

Organizational skills

Time management 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.

You’ll 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 We’re 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.

Important: 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 you’re organised, hands-on, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, we’d 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