Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Associ8 Solutions; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Restaurant discount

Onsite parking

Onsite restaurant

Gym membership

Educational sponsorship

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Associ8 Solutions is seeking a Facilities Maintenance / Site Services Engineer for a busy commercial site in the UK. This hands-on role covers preventative maintenance, repairs, system upgrades, and safety compliance to keep operations running smoothly.

You will diagnose issues across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems, logging activities and producing reports. The ideal candidate has NVQ/HNC/City & Guilds, a trade apprenticeship with 5+ years' experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC or City & Guilds) required.
• Completed trade apprenticeship with 5+ years' experience.
• Strong knowledge of building services and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections and servicing of equipment and building systems.
• Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix issues across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general infrastructure.
• System Upgrades: Recommend and implement improvements for efficiency and performance.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all systems meet health and safety standards and maintain accurate records.
• Documentation & Reporting: Log all maintenance activities and generate reports on facility conditions.
• Emergency Response: Respond swiftly to urgent issues to minimise disruption and ensure safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

Electrical qualification NVQ Level 3

HNC or City & Guilds

5+ years' apprenticeship experience

Tools

Building services automation

Job description

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for keeping facilities running at peak performance? We're looking for a proactive and experienced Facilities Maintenance / Site Services Engineer to join our team at a thriving commercial site.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in maintaining, improving, and safeguarding the infrastructure that keeps our operations moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections and servicing of equipment and building systems.
• Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix issues across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general infrastructure.
• System Upgrades: Recommend and implement improvements for efficiency and performance.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all systems meet health and safety standards and maintain accurate records.
• Documentation & Reporting: Log all maintenance activities and generate reports on facility conditions.
• Emergency Response: Respond swiftly to urgent issues to minimise disruption and ensure safety.

What We're Looking For:

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or City & Guilds)
• Completed trade apprenticeship with 5+ years' experience
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and automation systems
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail
• Clear communication and reporting skills

What You'll Get in Return:

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 15% store discount + 30% discount at selected restaurant group
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant (Michelin Star Chef!) and Costa
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity events, long service awards, and recognition schemes
• Educational sponsorship and enhanced maternity/paternity leave