Maintenance Engineer

HEAD OFFICE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Meals on shift

Staff discounts

Enhanced benefits

Recognition for long service

Job summary

BVC Hospitality is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance across its London venues. The role requires hands-on technical skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to coordinate with venue teams and contractors to keep sites safe and operational.

The successful candidate will manage repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility improvements, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards across all sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance, engineering, or facilities.
• Hands-on skills in building systems: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating, and equipment repairs.
• Strong health and safety awareness and compliance knowledge.
• Highly organized with excellent planning and record keeping.
• Able to communicate clearly with venue teams, managers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate day-to-day maintenance across BVC Hospitality venues.
• Prioritize and resolve maintenance requests promptly.
• Perform repairs and general maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical work.
• Monitor maintenance reporting systems and close requests within timelines.
• Conduct site inspections for safety and operational issues.
• Check contractor work and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Maintain asset and maintenance records and support inspections and audits.
• Assist with openings, refurbishments, and engineering projects as needed.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety awareness

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Flexibility/travel between venues

Job description

ABOUT US

BVC Hospitality is a leading hospitality company, home to renowned brands such as NAC, Le Cafe NAC, 74 Duke, Crème, and Supernova. We are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through high-quality food, beverage, and service in vibrant, welcoming spaces.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced, hands‑on, and highly organised Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep, safety, and smooth operation of our venues.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Engineer is a hands‑on operational role responsible for executing and coordinating maintenance activities across BVC Hospitality venues.

You will act as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day maintenance issues, ensuring faults are assessed, prioritised, and resolved efficiently. You will work closely with venue teams to ensure all sites are safe, operational, and maintained to a high standard.

We are seeking someone with strong practical engineering and maintenance knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach. The successful candidate will be comfortable completing repairs directly, overseeing specialist contractors, supporting planned preventive maintenance, and helping reduce recurring technical issues across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and coordinate day‑to‑day maintenance activities across BVC Hospitality venues.
• Act as a key point of contact for maintenance requests, ensuring issues are assessed, prioritised, and resolved promptly.
• Carry out technical repairs and general maintenance works, including plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, carpentry, decorating, and equipment repairs.
• Monitor maintenance reporting systems and ensure all requests are updated and closed within agreed timescales.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify technical, safety, and operational issues.
• Check contractor attendance, completed works, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with maintaining accurate asset, maintenance, and compliance records.
• Support statutory inspections, audits, and remedial works relating to fire safety, gas, electrical systems, water hygiene, and other compliance requirements.
• Monitor stock levels of tools, equipment, and essential engineering materials.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend practical, long‑term technical solutions.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and support venues during operational emergencies.
• Support new venue openings, refurbishments, and engineering projects when required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering/Maintenance Experience – Proven experience in a maintenance, engineering, or facilities role, ideally within hospitality or another fast‑paced multi‑site environment.
• Hands‑On Technical Skills – Practical knowledge of building and systems maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, decorating, and equipment repairs.
• Health and Safety Awareness – Good understanding of safe working practices and general UK health and safety requirements.
• Highly Organised – Strong planning, prioritisation, and record‑keeping skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Communicator – Able to communicate clearly and professionally with venue teams, managers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Proactive Problem Solver – Takes ownership of issues, responds calmly under pressure, and focuses on practical technical solutions.
• Flexible and Reliable – Willing to travel between our London venues and respond to urgent operational requirements when necessary.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work‑life balance, flexible working arrangements, and meals on shift.
• Generous discounts, including 50% off across all BVC Hospitality venues and hospitality discounts through the CODE app.
• Enhanced benefits, including company sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, and holiday pay.
• Recognition and rewards celebrating long service and outstanding performance.

Compensation: Competitive salary