Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Maintenance Company is seeking two experienced Reactive Maintenance Engineers in Yorkshire. The role involves addressing a diverse range of maintenance tasks across commercial properties, offering competitive pay, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Paid on-call rota

Door-to-door pay

Opportunity for salary increase with qualified trade

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in multitrade/reactive role.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Confident with various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance issues with a proactive approach.
• Conduct general repairs including plumbing, electrical, and fabric repairs.
• Participate in an on-call rota as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Basic plumbing

Electrical fault finding

General building maintenance

Job description

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Role: Reactive Maintenance Engineer
Location: Yorkshire

Employer: Facilities Maintenance Company

Salary / Rate of pay: £36,000



Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with an ever-growing Facilities Maintenance Company. They are looking for two multiskilled reactive maintenance Engineers to join their team.



What’s in it for you?

We’re looking for two experienced Reactive Maintenance Engineers to join a growing facilities management team delivering high-quality reactive and minor planned works across a diverse commercial portfolio.



* Competitive salary (£30K–£36K DOE)
* Door-to-door pay
* Opportunity to increase salary if you hold a qualified trade
* Company van and fuel card
* Paid on-call rota (1 week in 8)
* Friendly, supportive team and stable workload



Candidate requirements:

* At least 3 years' experience in a similar multitrade/reactive role
* Confident with basic plumbing and electrics, tiling repairs, and general building maintenance
* A proactive approach with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to be part of an 8-week on-call rota (Monday–Sunday, 16:30–07:00) – paid call-out fee provided
* Based within reach of Preston/Cumbria or Derby/Nottingham


Why choose our Client?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established FM provider with a solid reputation for looking after its engineers.



As a Multitrade Reactive Engineer, you’ll respond to a range of maintenance issues with a can-do attitude and practical skillset. Work will include general repairs, basic plumbing, electrical fault finding, minor tiling, and general fabric repairs.



While most planned maintenance is managed by specialists, you may be involved in smaller scheduled tasks as required. Your day-to-day will vary – this is a role for someone who enjoys variety and independence.



If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to feel valued for your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Sound like the role for you?
Then we would love to hear from you!
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Consultant: Anna Brownless

Job Number: 933202 / INDINDUSTRIALBC

Job Role: Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Location: Yorkshire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.