Senior Static Engineer - Mechanical

Vertu FM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 4%

Pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Discounts

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Career progression and training

Job summary

Vertu FM, a reputable facilities management contractor, is looking for a Static Engineer - Mechanical for a commercial site in NW1, London. This permanent full-time role offers a structured shift pattern and a competitive package.

You will deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site using CAFM systems and handheld devices, ensure safety and compliance, perform PPMs with Ostara, respond to alarms via BMS, and coordinate with the team to meet SLAs.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically qualified with Level 2 or 3 in plumbing, HVAC or mechanical engineering.
• Experience undertaking maintenance, PPM and reactive maintenance works.
• Good general knowledge of all round M&E FM maintenance.
• Live locally and able to commute to site daily.
• Good IT skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Willing to work shifts: 6am–6pm, 4 on/6 off rotations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site using CAFM systems and handheld devices.
• Ensure compliance, safety and efficiency in engineering operations; uphold high standards.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using Ostara.
• Respond promptly to building alarms via helpdesk or BMS; escalate when required.
• Manage reactive maintenance tasks via CAFM; meet SLA targets.
• Close-out PPMs in a timely fashion and follow up remedial actions.
• Liaise closely with Supervisor, technical admin, and service delivery teams.
• Escort/coordinate subcontractors during maintenance visits.
• Provide cover during holidays and sickness; share shifts within the team.
• Participate in minor projects and reactive maintenance; maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

PPM & reactive maintenance

HVAC knowledge

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 plumbing/HVAC/mechanical

Tools

CAFM systems

BMS

Ostara

Handheld devices

Job description

Static Engineer - Mechanical

Permanent Full Time

Salary £51,500 Plus Package

London, NW1

We are working with a highly reputable and well known facilities management contractor who provide all round building maintenance to services to clients throughout the UK.

Due to continued expansion we are currently looking to recruit a static engineer to join the teams

Role:

This role is based on a commercial site in NW1, you will be responsible for site maintenance.

• Deliver both planned and reactive mechanical maintenance services across the site using CAFM systems and handheld devices
• As a key part of the team, you’ll ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in all engineering operations, whilst upholding high standards in alignment with company values.
• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) using Ostara
• Respond promptly to building alarms (via helpdesk or BMS), escalating where required
• Manage reactive maintenance tasks via CAFM system and meet SLA targets
• Close‑out PPMs in timely fashion and follow up remedial actions
• Liaise closely with Supervisor, technical admin, and service delivery teams
• Escort/coordinate subcontractors during maintenance visits
• Provide cover during holidays and sickness—share responsibilities within the shift team
• Participate in minor engineering projects and reactive maintenance
• Maintain 100% compliance across all tasks, and proactively ensure regulatory and asset management compliance
• Adhere to permit to work processes, carry out isolations to energy sources as needed to maintain safe working environment
• Order materials and obtain quotes for works
• Provide first‑time fixes for engineering and fabric requests wherever practicable

Person:

• You must be mechanically qualified and will hold Level 2 or 3 or equivalent in plumbing, hvac or mechanical engineering
• You will have experience carrying out maintenance, ppm and reactive maintenance works
• You will ideally have good general knowledge of all round m&e fm maintenance
• You will live locally and happy to commute to site daily
• Good IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• You must be happy with a role working shifts days only - 6am - 6pm 4 on, 6 off, 4 on, 4 off, 6 on, 4 off

Package:

• Base salary £51500
• Shifts 4 on, 6 off, 4 on, 4 off, 6 on, 4 off - either 6am - 6pm or 7am - 7pm
• 42 hours per week
• Callout 1 in 5
• Overtime available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Discounts
• Bonus up to 4%
• Genuine career progression and access to state of the art training academy