Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing

Civic Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

No routine out-of-hours call-out

Continuous training and development

Mentor plumbing apprentice

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in London is seeking a Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer for a 6-month contract, focusing on plumbing and mechanical maintenance across varied properties in Camden.

You will perform PPM, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, minor installations, and mentor a plumbing apprentice three days a week, with a strong emphasis on safety and CAFM documentation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Extensive experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with CAFM systems or mobile maintenance technology.
• Unvented Hot Water Qualification.
• IPAF or PASMA Certification.
• First Aid Qualification.
• Experience in Local Authority, Education, NHS, or Public Sector Estates.
• Ability to mentor an apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair issues in commercial plumbing, heating, and mechanical installations.
• Maintain pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets, valves and related plant.
• Repair domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Service TMVs and assist with water hygiene and Legionella control measures.
• Perform minor installations and remedial tasks.
• Update Camden CAFM system with job details.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain work vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Provide support to the broader M&E team as needed.
• Mentor and oversee the assigned plumbing apprentice.

Skills

Plumbing

Mechanical maintenance

HVAC & AHU maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Plumbing/Mechanical Building Services

Tools

CAFM systems

Mobile maintenance technology

Job description

Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing Civic Recruitment Limited•Camden, CMD, gb

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – 6 Month Contract

Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, Camden, N1C 4AG

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Driving Licence: Full Clean UK Driving Licence Required

Summary

Camden Facilities Management is on the lookout for a seasoned Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer with expertise in commercial plumbing and mechanical building services maintenance. This role involves executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), addressing reactive repairs, diagnosing faults, and performing minor installations across a diverse range of properties, including schools, children's centers, community buildings, and corporate facilities in Camden. A significant aspect of this position is to mentor a plumbing apprentice for about three days a week, fostering their technical growth and ensuring adherence to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair issues in commercial plumbing, heating, and mechanical installations.
• Maintain equipment such as pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets, valves, and related plant.
• Repair domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Service TMVs and assist with water hygiene and Legionella control measures.
• Perform minor installation and remedial tasks.
• Identify root causes of faults and propose long‑term solutions.
• Update job statuses, materials used, findings, and completion details in Camden's CAFM system.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and adhere to site safety protocols.
• Maintain work vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Provide support to the broader M&E team as needed.
• Mentor and oversee the assigned plumbing apprentice.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in:
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Building Services Engineering
• Extensive experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with maintaining:
  • Heating systems
  • Pumps
  • Pressurisation units
  • Expansion vessels
  • Calorifiers
  • Booster sets
  • Mechanical plant equipment
• Proficiency in both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding abilities.
• Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems or mobile maintenance technology.
• Capability and enthusiasm for mentoring apprentices.
• Unvented Hot Water Qualification.
• Basic Electrical Fault‑Finding Skills.
• Experience with HVAC and AHU maintenance.
• Knowledge of booster pump maintenance.
• Understanding of water treatment processes.
• IPAF or PASMA Certification.
• First Aid Qualification.
• Experience in Local Authority, Education, NHS, or Public Sector Estates.

What's on Offer?

• 6 Month Contract
• 36 Hour Working Week
• Bi‑weekly Pay
• No routine out‑of‑hours call‑out requirement
• Opportunity to work across a varied property portfolio
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Chance to mentor and support emerging engineers

Hourly Rate: £31.98 per hour (Umbrella)