General Maintenance Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Great Chesterford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Overtime available

On-site parking

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a General Maintenance Engineer to cover a Chesterford area role. You will perform a mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks across electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems on a commercial estate.

The role offers 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, with a salary up to £45,000, 25 days holiday, an extra birthday day off, overtime and on-site parking. Solid communication and customer service skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds / NVQ certificates are beneficial.
• 17th or 18th Edition electrical qualification.
• Must provide copies of trade certificates (essential).
• Proven track record in commercial building maintenance.
• Understanding of L8 water treatment, pumps and air handling units.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works.
• Perform emergency lighting checks and fire alarm testing.
• Service AHUs/FCUs, pumps, motors and water treatment units.
• Handle water pressurisation, chlorination and condenser maintenance.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and communication.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical

PPM & Reactive Maint

Multi-skilled

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ certificates

Tools

L8 water treatment

Pumps & AHUs

Fire alarm testing

Job description

General Maintenance Engineer (GMO Chesterford V-163811)

Location Great Chesterford, England Sector Engineering Salary £40,000.00 to £45,000.00 per annum

General Maintenance Engineer - FM Service Provider - Chesterford, Essex - Up to £45,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are proud to be partnering with an established building services provider based in Chesterford, Essex, in their search for a skilled General Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded FM company, working on a commercial estate of buildings near Chesterford as part of a close-knit, experienced maintenance team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the site, carrying out a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a multi-skilled engineer who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in maintaining high standards across a busy commercial environment. The role offers genuine long-term stability, a supportive team environment, and the chance to broaden your skill set further within a well-established FM contract.

Hours & Package

• Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
• Up to £45,000
• 25 days holiday
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Overtime available
• Parking available on site
• Call-out 1 in 5

Requirements

• City & Guilds / NVQ (beneficial)
• 17th or 18th Edition
• Must be able to provide copies of trade certificates (essential)
• Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
• Understanding of L8 water treatment, pumps, and air handling units (essential)
• Multi-skilled
• Good communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Key Duties

• Emergency lighting checks
• Fire alarm and sprinkler testing
• AHUs/FCUs - filter changes, belt changes, actuator changes, coil cleans
• Pumps - PPMs and strip-downs (seals, bearings, valves, overhauls)
• Motors - PPMs (re-winds, overhauls)
• Water treatment - dipslides, pH and temperature testing, chlorination, chemical dosing
• Water pressurisation units
• Chlorinators - annual inspection, descaling
• Condensers and condenser returns
• Cooling towers
• Softeners
• Boilers - re-sets
• Chillers - re-sets, first-line fault diagnosis