Maintenance Engineer - HVAC/BMS

THE RECRUITMENT FIX LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

THE RECRUITMENT FIX LIMITED is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a strong BMS background and electrical bias to join our growing team in the UK.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on HVAC plant, sensors, actuators, and BMS controls, with day-time hours and on-call when required.

A hands-on role requiring diagnostic skills, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently to keep building performance optimal.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Building Management Systems (BMS) industry.
• Strong electrical background with fault finding and testing.
• Knowledge of HVAC plant and control systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on HVAC and BMS equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on fans, motors, valves, actuators, pumps, sensors, and BMS controls.
• Perform electrical fault finding on control panels and wiring.
• Inspect, test and commission HVAC control equipment after maintenance.
• Produce maintenance reports and service documentation.
• Liaise with customers and site personnel.
• Identify system improvements and energy-saving opportunities.
• Participate in reactive call-outs and out-of-hours support.

Skills

BMS experience

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service

Independent worker

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (BMS & Electrical Bias)

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE

Reputable company

Well Established

Day time hours

Our client is a specialist Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC controls company, delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services across commercial, industrial, and public sector environments.

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer with a strong BMS background and electrical bias to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on HVAC plant control systems and associated equipment including fans, motors, control valves, actuators, sensors, and BMS controls.

This role requires a hands-on engineer with excellent diagnostic skills, a good understanding of electrical control systems, and experience working within HVAC and BMS environments.

The Job

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on HVAC and BMS-related equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs on:
  • Supply and extract fans
  • Electric motors
  • Control valves and actuators
  • Pumps and associated plant
  • Sensors, controllers, and field devices
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Perform electrical fault finding on control panels, field wiring, and control circuits.
• Inspect, test, and commission HVAC control equipment following maintenance activities.
• Identify and rectify control system issues affecting building performance.
• Complete functional testing of HVAC systems and associated controls.
• Calibrate sensors and field devices to maintain system accuracy.
• Produce detailed maintenance reports and service documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers and site personnel.
• Recommend system improvements and energy-saving opportunities where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Participate in reactive call-out support and out-of-hours emergency breakdown response when required.

About you

• Proven experience working within the Building Management Systems (BMS) industry.
• Strong electrical background with experience in fault finding and testing will be considered if willing to train.
• Knowledge of HVAC plant and associated control systems.
• Experience maintaining:
  • Fans and fan coil units
  • Motors and motor control systems
  • Control valves and actuators
  • Pumps and pressurisation systems
  • HVAC control panels
• Understanding of control strategies, HVAC sequences, and building services systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using electrical test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.