Maintenance Engineer - Ipswich

Norse; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Mobile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Ipswich. The role involves performing various maintenance tasks across multiple sites, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and participation in a call-out rota. Candidates should have proven experience in building maintenance, a recognised trade qualification, and a flexible working approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance, preferably in a retail environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to train (IPAF, MEWP, etc.) and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and urgent reactive repairs across multiple sites.
• Deliver high-quality maintenance: plumbing, carpentry, tiling, painting, etc.
• Participate in a 24-hour call-out rota and occasionally work away from home.

Skills

Building maintenance

Strong communication

Initiative

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Recognised trade qualification

Job description

Overview

Locations: East Anglia
Salary: £32,884.80 + Regular Overtime
Hours: 40/week + Travel (30 mins each way unpaid)
Employer: Norse FM
Role: Mobile Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and urgent reactive repairs across multiple sites
• Deliver high-quality maintenance: plumbing, carpentry, tiling, painting, lamp replacement, plastering, locks, glazing & more
• Support project works and minor installations as needed
• Carry out compliance inspections, reactive repairs, minor works & project support
• Work in pairs to complete tasks efficiently and safely
• Participate in a 24-hour call-out rota and occasionally work away from home
• Collaborate with coordinators and management to plan jobs and ensure materials are ready
• Communicate clearly with clients and adapt to their needs
• Work at height when required (MEWP/IPAF training provided)
• Use initiative to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality results

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance (retail environment preferred)
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Recognised trade qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication, initiative and ability to work independently and in a team
• Willingness to train (IPAF, MEWP, etc.) and adapt to new challenges