Maintenance Engineer

OCS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Engineer based at Willesden Centre For Health & Care. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across building services, ensuring safety, compliance and high service standards for a public sector contract.

You will carry out PPM and reactive tasks, produce reports, support audits and maintain records. DBS check and Right to Work in the UK are prerequisites, with strong IT and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services, facilities management or maintenance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Provide regular progress updates and service reports to stakeholders and the Helpdesk.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify improvements and present findings to management.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and implement corrective actions.
• Support water hygiene and Legionella control measures.
• Maintain maintenance records and compliance documentation.

Skills

PPM

Reactive maintenance

Health & safety

Legionella knowledge

IT skills

Report writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working: This position will be based at Willesden Centre For Health & Care, working normally 7am to 4pm 1 hour lunch.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of building services across our public sector contract. Working as part of a dedicated facilities management team, you will be responsible for maintaining asset performance, supporting service delivery and helping to provide a high-quality environment for our customers and building users.

The role is responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities, monitoring compliance requirements and supporting the continuous improvement of engineering services across the contract.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance painting decorating electrical repairs plastering general wood work tap fitting and more
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities in line with contract requirements and service level agreements.
• Provide regular progress updates and service reports to internal stakeholders, supply chain partners and the Helpdesk.
• Conduct audits and inspections across service areas, identifying opportunities for improvement and presenting findings and recommendations to management.
• Monitor and maintain quality assurance processes, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented where required.
• Support statutory compliance activities, including water hygiene and Legionella control measures.
• Review maintenance schedules and service delivery plans to ensure resources are utilised effectively and value for money is achieved.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and compliance documentation.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, contractors and client representatives to ensure a high standard of service delivery.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undertake a DBS.
• Previous experience within a building services, facilities management or maintenance engineering environment.
• Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Certification relating to Legionella management, water hygiene or Responsible Person duties would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports and maintenance records.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (training may be provided for the right candidate).
• Relevant engineering, mechanical, electrical or building services qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or trade association.
• Experience working within public sector, healthcare, education or other regulated environments.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

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Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.