Maintenance Engineer

PRS; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management team in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for an ongoing position. The successful applicant will be responsible for planned preventative and reactive maintenance, including plumbing and minor electrical repairs. The role requires a qualified plumber with a strong problem-solving attitude and ideally a full UK driving licence. The position offers consistent hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive repairs.
• Background in a commercial or facilities management environment.
• Strong customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance across plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Respond to maintenance tasks and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

General maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Portsmouth

Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Ongoing
Rate: £17.00 - £22.00 per hour (depending on experience and pay type)

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading facilities management team on a commercial contract based in Portsmouth. This role would suit a plumber by trade who also has good experience in minor electrical works and general fabric maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across plumbing, electrical, and building systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Undertake minor electrical repairs including lighting, sockets, and small wiring works.
• Complete fabric maintenance such as doors, locks, tiling, painting, and general patch repairs.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard, following site procedures and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified plumber ideally (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Experience in PPMs, reactive repairs, and general maintenance.
• Background working in a commercial or facilities management environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive and customer‑focused attitude.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

This is a full‑time role, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with an immediate start available. If you're looking for a stable, ongoing position with a reputable FM team, please apply today.