Foot Mobile Engineer (Zone 1 & 2)

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a reliable Foot Mobile Engineer to service a Soho-based portfolio of commercial properties. You will travel between sites on foot, performing PPM, reactive repairs, and general maintenance to ensure facilities remain compliant and fully operational.

The role requires a proactive, customer-focused professional with strong time management and the ability to work independently across multiple locations. Prior experience in building maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering or building maintenance role.
• Proven multi-skilled background across general building trades.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across commercial properties.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and complete repairs efficiently.
• Undertake general building maintenance including basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Diagnose faults and identify solutions to minimise disruption.
• Carry out routine inspections to identify maintenance issues.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety regulations and records.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Fault finding

Health & safety

Time management

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced Foot Mobile Engineer to join our facilities management team, covering commercial properties throughout the Soho area of London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer who enjoys working in a varied environment, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and general building maintenance across multiple sites.

Working on a foot-mobile basis, you will travel between properties within your designated area, ensuring buildings and facilities remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a portfolio of commercial properties.

• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and complete repairs efficiently.

• Undertake general building maintenance and repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical and fabric maintenance tasks within your competency.

• Diagnose faults and identify suitable solutions to minimise disruption.

• Carry out routine inspections to identify potential maintenance issues.

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety requirements and relevant regulations.

• Complete job sheets, maintenance records and compliance documentation accurately.

• Manage daily workloads effectively while travelling between sites on foot.

• Liaise professionally with clients, building users and other members of the facilities management team.

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and customer service across all properties.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering or building maintenance role.

• A multi-skilled background, with experience in general building maintenance and repairs.

• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple locations.

• A professional and customer-focused approach.

• Comfortable working in a foot-mobile role, travelling between sites throughout Soho.