Multi-Skilled Building Maintenance Engineer

Vertu FM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Travel paid

Regular overtime

Training and career development

Job summary

Vertu FM in Scotland is seeking a Multi-Skilled Building Maintenance Engineer to join a mobile engineering team covering Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and surrounding areas. You will maintain a variety of commercial properties, from retail to offices, with a mix of planned maintenance and reactive repairs.

The role requires hands-on experience in building fabric, with PAT testing, fire alarm testing, water temperature monitoring and basic plumbing/carpentry tasks.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer or similar.
• Trade-qualified or equivalent through relevant experience.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance on commercial properties.
• Experience with PAT testing and weekly fire alarm testing.
• Willing to travel across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and surrounding areas.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Reliable, flexible and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across mobile portfolio.
• Perform general building maintenance and fabric repairs.
• Conduct PAT testing and weekly fire alarm testing.
• Monitor water temperatures and comply with checks.
• Complete emergency lighting tests and drain-down tests.
• Assist HVAC engineers with two-person tasks when required.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports electronically.
• Work independently across a regional portfolio.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Building maintenance

PAT testing

HVAC support

Education

Trade-qualified or equivalent

Tools

PAT testing equipment

Fire alarm testing tools

Water temp monitoring tools

Job description

Multi-Skilled Building Maintenance Engineer

Scotland – Glasgow / Edinburgh / Dundee & Surrounding Areas Permanent, Full Time Salary £32,000–£34,000 DOE Plus Vehicle and Excellent Package

We are working exclusively with a reputable, fast-growing and forward-thinking facilities management business with a strong company culture and ambitious plans for continued growth.

Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Building Maintenance Engineer to join their mobile engineering team, covering a varied portfolio of commercial properties throughout Scotland.

The role will cover Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and surrounding areas, with engineers ideally based around Glasgow, Edinburgh or the wider Central Scotland region.

You will be working across a variety of sites, including retail properties, garden centres, offices, manufacturing facilities and other commercial environments.

This role would suit a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer with a strong all-round building maintenance background who is comfortable carrying out a mixture of planned maintenance, compliance checks and reactive repairs.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive building repairs across a mobile commercial portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general building maintenance and fabric repairs across commercial properties.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works.
• Carrying out PAT testing across client sites.
• Completing weekly fire alarm testing.
• Carrying out water temperature monitoring and associated compliance checks.
• Completing emergency lighting flick tests and three-hour emergency lighting drain-down tests.
• Undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry and general building maintenance repairs.
• Identifying faults and completing minor remedial works where required.
• Supporting HVAC engineers with two-person maintenance tasks when required.
• Ensuring statutory and planned maintenance checks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Liaising with clients, site teams and internal colleagues to ensure works are completed effectively.
• Completing maintenance records, compliance documentation and job reports accurately.
• Working independently across a mobile regional portfolio.
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and to a high standard.

The Person

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Fabric Engineer, FM Engineer or Building Maintenance Engineer.
• Have a good all-round understanding of building maintenance and general repairs.
• Be trade-qualified or suitably qualified through relevant practical experience.
• Have experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial properties.
• Have experience with PAT testing, weekly fire alarm testing, water temperature checks and emergency lighting testing.
• Ideally have experience across basic plumbing, carpentry and general fabric maintenance.
• Be comfortable supporting other engineers, including HVAC teams, with two-person works.
• Be happy working independently and travelling across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and surrounding areas.
• Be confident completing job reports and maintenance records electronically.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be reliable, flexible and comfortable working across a varied commercial portfolio.

The Package

• Salary £32,000–£34,000 DOE.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Company Van
• Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Travel Paid except for first and last 30 mins of each day
• No callout rota.
• Overtime available.
• Supportive and friendly engineering team.
• Genuine opportunities for training and career development.