General Maintenance Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Excellent long-term career progression

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions is seeking a General Maintenance Engineer to service a 10-floor commercial building in Farringdon, London. You will be the sole engineer responsible for day-to-day maintenance, ensuring reliable operations and compliance.

The role requires electrical qualification and strong fault-finding skills, with opportunity for training and progression within a stable FM provider. Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00, with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification with proven experience in commercial building maintenance.
• Experience in PPM and reactive maintenance across building services.
• Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of lighting, power distribution, and control panels.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all 10 floors.
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and maintain lighting, power distribution and control panels.
• Perform emergency lighting testing and fire alarm checks.
• Monitor BMS systems and carry out plant checks.
• Maintain AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors and associated plant.
• Carry out minor plumbing and general building fabric maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across building services.
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate and escort specialist contractors when required.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise professionally with the client and site management.
• Take ownership of the building's day-to-day maintenance requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Building services knowledge

Education

City & Guilds level 2 & 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

General Maintenance Engineer - FM Service Provider - Commercial Building - Farringdon, London - Up to £45,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity to join an established Facilities Management service provider at a static commercial building in Farringdon, London. CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting for an General/Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work as the sole engineer responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of a 10-floor commercial building.

The successful candidate will ideally be electrically qualified, with a proven track record in commercial building maintenance and strong electrical fault-finding skills. You will be responsible for delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance across all building services, ensuring the building operates efficiently and maintaining high standards of service for the client.

In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, overtime opportunities, and excellent opportunities for training and career progression.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 am - 17:00 pm

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all 10 floors
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and maintain lighting, power distribution and control panels
• Perform emergency lighting testing and fire alarm checks
• Monitor BMS systems and carry out plant checks
• Maintain AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors and associated plant
• Carry out minor plumbing and general building fabric maintenance
• Diagnose and resolve faults across building services
• Complete maintenance records and compliance documentation
• Coordinate and escort specialist contractors when required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations
• Liaise professionally with the client and site management
• Take ownership of the building's day-to-day maintenance requirements

Package:

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent long-term career progression

Requirements:

• Electrically qualified - City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent (desirable not essential)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable not essential)
• Must be able to provide copies of trade certificates
• Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills
• Good understanding of mechanical and general building services
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong communication and client-facing skills