Site Maintenance Engineer

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Site Maintenance Engineer in the Chelmsford area. This role involves leading installations of fire suppression systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a valid CSCS card and be physically fit for the role. Flexible working hours and the requirement to travel to various sites are expected. This is a permanent, full-time position with competitive pay.

Benefits

Overtime available

Accommodation and meals provided for overnight stays

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CSCS card.
• Must be physically fit to handle lifting and physical labor.
• Should be organized and flexible with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites daily and lead installations.
• Train new recruits.
• Ensure compliance with quality and Health and Safety standards.
• Drive a company van and complete daily checks.

Skills

CSCS card

Physical fitness

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

Site Maintenance Engineer
Location: Chelmsford area CM1 (Will be needed to work in the London area at times)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm (overtime available)

About Us

Have you experience working as a plumber or plumber's mate or electrician or electrician's mate with exposure to working in the construction industry? Yes, then you could be an excellent fit for our client.

Our client is a leading UK company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of watermist fire suppression systems. With over a decades experience in the domestic and residential property market, they are committed to improving and saving properties to save lives and save water. They are seeking a Site Maintenance Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Due to the nature of the role, flexibility will be essential due to early starts and occasional overnight stays (accommodation and meals provided).
• Travelling to sites/projects daily and leading the installations of our fire suppression system in a safe and timely manner.
• Complete and return relevant documentation to the office for works completed and provide regular updates regarding installation progression.
• Help to train new recruits/trainees.
• Ensuring compliance with quality and Health and Safety standards.
• Keep up to date with regular training, standards and techniques on the system.
• Completing weekly/monthly stock takes of your vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Take responsibility for driving a company van and in completing daily checks and liaising with fleet personnel when required.
• Ensure PPE is always worn and be responsible for the security of company tools.

Who We're Looking For

• Hold a valid CSCS card.
• Be physically fit to handle lifting and physical labour.
• Be organised, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrate resilience and excellent customer service skills

Job Info

• Job Title: Site Maintenance Engineer
• Company:
• Location:
• Competitive
• Posted: Oct 22nd 2025
• Closes: Nov 22nd 2025
• Sector: Property Services
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
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