M&E Engineer

MEPJOBS UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

MEPJOBS UK is seeking two experienced Multi-Skilled Engineers to join our Brighton team in building services maintenance. One Mechanical and one Electrical role, focusing on PPM, reactive maintenance and first-line fault finding.

Initially, shifts run Monday–Friday, 12:00–21:00, with a later move to alternating 12:00–21:00 / 07:00–16:00. Work as part of a team ensuring site operations run smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupied commercial office or building services.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, FCUs/AHUs, pumps, valves and plantroom checks.
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems with accurate notes.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ in relevant trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks safely.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs and checks.
• Support washroom reliability and first-line repairs.
• Assist with mechanical/HVAC inspections and reporting.

Skills

PPM & reactive maintenance

Fault finding

Building services knowledge

Team collaboration

Safe work practices

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ in maintenance/building services

Tools

CAFM/CMMS

Job description

Job Reference: 1240
Job Title: M&E Engineer
Salary: £43,500 per annum
Location: Brighton & Sussex
Job Type: Technical / Engineering
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 12:00pm – 09:00pm

Job Summary

We’re looking for two experienced Multi-Skilled Engineers to join an established engineering team in Brighton.
We have one Mechanical and one Electrical position available, ideal for engineers with a strong building services background who are confident carrying out PPM, reactive maintenance and first-line fault finding.
The role will initially operate Monday–Friday, 12pm–9pm, before moving over the coming months to an alternating shift pattern of 12pm–9pm / 7am–4pm.
You’ll work as part of a team supporting the day-to-day maintenance and smooth operation of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete allocated PPM and reactive maintenance tasks safely and within agreed service levels.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs including leaks, taps, valves, sanitaryware, flush mechanisms, blockages and drainage issues where competent.
• Support washroom reliability through inspections, defect reporting and first-line repairs.
• Assist with basic mechanical/HVAC inspections, including FCU observations, AHU and plant room checks, pumps, valves, filters and condition reporting.

Requirements

• Practical multi-skilled maintenance experience in an occupied commercial office, facilities management, building services or similar environment.
• Working understanding of mechanical building services such as HVAC, FCUs/AHUs, pumps, valves, plantroom checks and comfort-related fault escalation.
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS systems to receive, update and close work orders with accurate technical notes.
• Recognised apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent experience in a relevant trade such as facilities maintenance, building services, plumbing, fabric maintenance, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance or multi-skilled engineering.
• Right to work in UK.

What’s On Offer

• £43,500 per annum
• Opportunity to join an established engineering team
• Strong focus on technical development and career progression
• Opportunities for overtime
• 25 days annual leave

If you live in and around the Brighton or the Sussex area this could be the role for you.

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