General Maintenance Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

On-site parking

Overtime available

Call-out 1 in 5

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd in Essex is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Engineer to support a busy FM contract on a commercial estate near Chesterford. The role covers electrical, mechanical and plumbing tasks, with a focus on both planned and reactive maintenance.

You will join a close-knit team, perform PPMs, fault finding and routine servicing, and contribute to high standards of service. The position offers stability, overtime potential, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled with practical hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proven track record in commercial building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Emergency lighting checks and safety systems duties.
• Fire alarm and sprinkler testing.
• AHUs/FCUs maintenance and filter changes.
• Pumps and motors PPMs and overhauls.
• Water treatment monitoring and testing.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Communication

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ

Job description

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