Maintenance Engineer(Reactive) (ENG / MAIN / HERTS)

PPM Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance company based in the UK is seeking a skilled Reactive Maintenance Engineer to provide first-class support across commercial sites. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building fabric maintenance and possess strong trade skills. The role offers a competitive salary along with a company vehicle and various benefits such as paid holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Paid holiday entitlement

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance, especially in commercial settings.
• Strong hands-on approach to trade skills.
• Flexibility to work occasional out-of-hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive building fabric maintenance works.
• Respond to call-outs and complete repairs.
• Maintain high safety and customer service standards.

Skills

Building fabric maintenance experience

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Strong all-round trade skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Medium size maintenance company based near Waltham Cross operating within the retail and commercial sectors across Hertfordshire working with many blue‑chip companies.

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a passion for problem‑solving and keeping buildings running smoothly? We're looking for a proactive and reliable Reactive Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team and deliver first‑class maintenance support across a range of commercial and industrial sites.

The Role

As a key member of our maintenance team, you'll be responsible for carrying out reactive building fabric maintenance works. You'll respond to call‑outs and complete repairs efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Typical duties include

• General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works
• Carpentry, joinery, and door repairs
• General plumbing and patch plastering
• Painting, decorating, and finishing
• Reactive response to urgent breakdowns and building issues

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance (commercial environment preferred)
• Strong all‑round trade skills with a hands‑on approach
• Excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability
• Full UK driving licence (company van provided)
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to work occasional out‑of‑hours.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary and overtime rates
• Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone and uniform provided
• Paid holiday entitlement + bank holidays
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality

Please contact David @ PPM Recruitment on 0121 580 8950