General Maintenance Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Overtime available

On-site parking

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions are partnering with an established FM services provider in Chesterford, Essex, to recruit a General Maintenance Engineer. You will work across electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems on a commercial estate, performing PPM and reactive tasks within a busy environment.

A personable, multi-skilled engineer who takes pride in high standards will fit well. This is a stable role with long-term potential, offering Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, up to £45,000, 25 days holiday,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Condenser maintenance and condenser returns.
• Cooling towers maintenance.
• Softeners maintenance.
• Boilers – re-sets.
• Chillers – re-sets, fault diagnosis.

Skills

Multiskilled

Communication skills

Customer service

Trade certificates

Water treatment knowledge

Pumps & HVAC knowledge

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