Maintenance Engineer

BGIS; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a residential apartment complex in Manchester. This hands-on role involves performing maintenance services including mechanical, electrical, and general fabric tasks, ensuring the building remains safe and functional. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential maintenance, relevant qualifications, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within residential or property management.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong general building/fabric maintenance skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Building Services, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent).
• Health & Safety awareness (e.g., COSHH, manual handling).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the site.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical tasks, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC checks, and minor installations.
• Undertake general fabric maintenance such as painting, patch repairs, door adjustments, and flooring fixes.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resident issues.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and report any issues or hazards.
• Support contractors and assist with site inspections when required.
• Participate in an on-call rota or shift pattern if applicable.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Manchester
Reports to: Supervisor
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a residential apartment complex in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance services across the site, covering basic mechanical, electrical, and fabric tasks. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive approach to ensure the building remains safe, functional, and well-presented for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the site.
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical tasks, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC checks, and minor installations.
• Undertake general fabric maintenance such as painting, patch repairs, door adjustments, and flooring fixes.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and resident issues.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and report any issues or hazards.
• Support contractors and assist with site inspections when required.
• Participate in an on-call rota or shift pattern if applicable.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within residential or property management.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong general building/fabric maintenance skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Building Services, Electrical, Plumbing, or equivalent).
• Health & Safety awareness (e.g., COSHH, manual handling).