Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Arcus FM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Greater London seeks a skilled Resident M&E Engineer. This role involves delivering planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs at a client facility in Greenwich. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering qualification and hands-on experience in M&E engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, additional benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment. Flexible working hours are required, including on-call duties.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40,290

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced overtime rates

Annual bonus up to 4%

Matched pension contributions (5-6%)

Access to industry-leading training academy

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role.
• Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Perform electrical & fire alarm testing and faults finding.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

M&E engineering experience

Strong communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Organisational skills

Education

18th Edition or HVAC qualification

Job description

Why Join Us

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer living in or near the South London area?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with an award-winning facilities management provider?

Arcus FM are currently recruiting a Resident M&E Engineer to join our dedicated on‑site team at our client's facility in Greenwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking to work in a technically varied, customer‑facing role.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Salary – Up to £40,290 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) – subject to performance (historically paid out)

What You'll Be Doing

About the role :

As a Resident Engineer you will be our clients first point of contact on‑site, being responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general building services support.

Tasks include :

• Emergency lighting & lamp changes
• Electrical & fire alarm testing
• Fault finding and repairs (mechanical and electrical)
• Minor plumbing and fabric maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Delivering excellent service to our clients

You’ll work independently with the support of a wider team, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant facility.

What We're Looking For

What you'll need

Essential :

• 18th Edition or HVAC experience
• Hands‑on experience in an M&E or multi‑skilled engineering role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Health & Safety awareness

Desirable :

• Experience with delivering PPM
• F‑Gas qualification
• IOSH Working Safely
• Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience
• 2391 Testing & Inspection

Additional info :

• The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)
• 5 days on, 2 days off – rotating shift pattern
• On‑call rota : 1 in every 4 weeks

Why join Arcus :

We're an award‑winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You'll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including, :

• Matched pension contributions (5‑6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry‑leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programmes

Ready to take the next step :

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.

Requisition ID

2025‑8033