Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Building Fabric)

Desaga Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Overtime

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Training and development

Job summary

Desaga Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive Building Fabric Reactive Maintenance Engineer to deliver reactive maintenance across commercial and industrial sites around Hayes in Greater London.

This full‑time role, Monday to Friday, offers a company vehicle, overtime opportunities and a focus on safety and quality. You will respond to call-outs, perform repairs and keep buildings running smoothly. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Trades

Fault-finding

Customer service

Driving license

Job description

Building Fabric Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £40k + Company Van + Overtime, fuel card, mobile, access to pension scheme.

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Location: Hayes:

Are you a skilled Building Fabric 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