Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Training

Job summary

NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join a growing and forward-thinking company. You will be joining a team that values technical excellence, proactive thinking, and a supportive working environment.

You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, manage work orders in the CAFM system, supervise contractors, and support on-call cover across campus sites with appropriate on-call pay.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications - essential
• Proven FM or building services experience (multi-skilled preferred)
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of CAFM systems and reporting
• Strong time management and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and high safety standards

Responsibilities

• Carry out all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with the scheduled programme
• Ensure full compliance with KPIs, Health & Safety legislation, and site-specific requirements
• Identify and action any remedial work from PPMs, either through self-delivery or by coordinating contractors
• Utilise the CAFM system to manage all work orders and update the asset database accurately
• Maintain client portals with all relevant documentation and updates
• Deliver high-quality, reactive maintenance services across all FM disciplines
• Prioritise effectively to ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues
• Provide cover support across campus sites when needed due to holidays, sickness, or vacancies
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 3 weeks minimum) - additional pay for extra on-call cover
• Conduct regular visual inspections of plant, equipment, and building fabric to identify faults and suggest solutions
• Escalate non-repairable faults promptly and provide accurate reporting
• Manage subcontractors on-site, ensuring RAMS, site rules, and safety procedures are followed
• Maintain regular communication, providing updates on works, audits, and compliance
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the site's systems and FM needs
• Adhere strictly to Health & Safety policies and report all incidents or near misses
• Support minor project works, including small installations and alterations

Skills

Electrical qualifications

FM experience

Fault-finding

PPM knowledge

Teamwork

CAFM reporting

Time management

Education

Electrical qualifications

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join a growing and forward-thinking company. You willl be joining a team that values technical excellence, proactive thinking, and a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with the scheduled programme
• Ensure full compliance with KPIs, Health & Safety legislation, and site-specific requirements
• Identify and action any remedial work from PPMs, either through self-delivery or by coordinating contractors
• Utilise the CAFM system to manage all work orders and update the asset database accurately
• Maintain client portals (e.g., Hydro-X, Pest Portal) with all relevant documentation and updates
• Deliver high-quality, reactive maintenance services across all FM disciplines
• Prioritise effectively to ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues
• Provide cover support across campus sites when needed due to holidays, sickness, or vacancies
• Participate in the on-call rota (1 in 3 weeks minimum) - additional pay for extra on-call cover
• Conduct regular visual inspections of plant, equipment, and building fabric to identify faults and suggest solutions
• Escalate non-repairable faults promptly and provide accurate reporting
• Manage subcontractors on-site, ensuring RAMS, site rules, and safety procedures are followed
• Maintain regular communication, providing updates on works, audits, and compliance
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the site's systems and FM needs
• Adhere strictly to Health & Safety policies and report all incidents or near misses
• Support minor project works, including small installations and alterations

Experience

• Proven experience in an FM or building services role (multi-skilled preferred)
• Electrical qualifications - essential
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of CAFM systems and reporting
• Able to manage time effectively and remain calm under pressure
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and working to high safety standards

• Call out 1 in 3

Benefits

• Salary - £39,600
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Annual pay increases
• Pension
• Training
• Fair and transparent on-call pay and overtime policies