General Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Excellent long-term career progression

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited is seeking a General Maintenance Engineer to join a static commercial building in Farringdon, London. You will be the sole engineer responsible for day-to-day maintenance across 10 floors, delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance to keep systems running smoothly.

The role requires electrical fault-finding skills and an electrical qualification, with opportunities for training and career progression within a respected FM service provider.

Qualifications

• Electrically qualified with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent (desirable).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable).
• Must 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.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance across 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

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent

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

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
• 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