Foot Mobile Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

paretofm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company travel card

Overtime opportunities

1 in 4 call-out rota

Training & Career Progression

Job summary

Sowga, part of the Pareto FM Group, is seeking a Foot Mobile Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to cover Central London's commercial properties. You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical building services, HVAC, pumps and related plant, travelling between sites.

This role suits an experienced engineer who works independently, with strong fault-finding skills and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining mechanical systems in commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, pumps, heating, ventilation and related plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial buildings.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical building services and plant.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems, pumps, motors, ventilation equipment and associated systems.
• Carry out maintenance and minor repairs to plumbing, heating and hot water systems.

Skills

Strong fault-finding

Independent working

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Multi-site maintenance

Education

NVQ in Plumbing/Mechanical/Building Services or equivalent

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Foot Mobile Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Central London
Salary: £44,000–£46,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Travel Card + Overtime + 1 in 4 Call-Out Rota + Training & Career Progression

Join Sowga – Part of the Pareto FM Group

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied role across some of Central London's commercial buildings?

At Sowga, part of the Pareto FM Group, we’re looking for a mechanically biased engineer to join our Foot Mobile team, delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of commercial properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in commercial building services, HVAC, plumbing, pumps and mechanical plant who enjoys working independently, solving problems and delivering excellent customer service.

You'll benefit from a company travel card, overtime opportunities and the support of an experienced engineering team, with genuine opportunities to develop your career.

The Role

As a Foot Mobile Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll travel between commercial properties across Central London, ensuring mechanical building services are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Reporting to the Contract Supervisor and Contract Manager, you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault finding and minor mechanical works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial buildings.

• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to mechanical building services and associated plant.

• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems, pumps, motors, ventilation equipment and associated mechanical systems.

• Carry out maintenance and minor repairs to commercial plumbing, heating and hot water systems.

• Inspect plant rooms, identifying defects and potential maintenance issues.

• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and support first-line fault diagnosis.

• Liaise with clients, contractors and colleagues to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.

• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation accurately.

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced, mechanically biased maintenance engineer with a strong background in commercial building services or facilities management.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a relevant equivalent.

• Previous experience maintaining mechanical systems within commercial buildings.

• Good working knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, heating, ventilation and associated mechanical plant.

• Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage maintenance tasks across multiple sites.

• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a foot mobile or multi-site maintenance role.

• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).

• Experience with pressurisation units, boiler plant and commercial hot water systems.

• ACOP L8 / water hygiene awareness.

• IOSH Working Safely, PASMA or IPAF qualifications.

What's on Offer?

• £44,000–£46,000 annual salary.

• Company travel card for travelling between sites.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Approximately 1 in 4 call-out rota, following successful completion of probation.

• Ongoing technical and site-specific training.

• Opportunities to progress into Supervisor and Contract Management positions.

• Support from experienced engineering leaders and a collaborative team.

• A varied portfolio of commercial properties across Central London.

Why Join Sowga?

At Sowga, we believe great facilities management starts with great people.

As part of the Pareto FM Group, we’re committed to providing our engineers with the support, training and opportunities they need to succeed.

You’ll join a growing business where your technical expertise is valued, your contribution makes a difference and your career development matters.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Commercial Maintenance Plumber or mechanically biased Building Services Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Central London, we’d love to hear from you.