Trainee Hard Services Engineer

Mainstay Facilities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in East London seeks a Trainee Hard Services Engineer to support the hard services function across residential estates. The role involves assisting experienced engineers with pump remedial works and leisure facility servicing. Successful candidates will bring a trade background and a strong desire to learn. This role offers a structured development pathway and focuses on service quality in well-maintained environments.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and gain hands-on experience in technical engineering.
• Trade background preferred for a role in hard services.
• Strong focus on service quality in residential estates.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with pump remedial works.
• Support leisure maintenance team with operational tasks.
• Carry out water hygiene schedules.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Consistency

Job description

Trainee Hard Services Engineer | East London

Salary : £30,000 to £36,000 (dependent on experience)

Working hours : Monday to Thursday 07 : 30 - 17 : 00, Friday 07 : 30 - 16 : 00

Callout : Not required

Progression : Structured development pathway within the engineering team

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Trainee Hard Services Engineer to support their hard services function across a portfolio of residential estates in East London. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, assisting with pump remedials, leisure facility servicing, and statutory water hygiene routines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a trade background who is eager to learn, gain hands‑on experience, and progress into a technical engineering role. Reliability, willingness to learn, and consistency are key, as the team operates across well‑maintained residential estates with a strong focus on service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with pump remedial works, including isolations, component removal/installation, and general equipment handling.
• Support the leisure maintenance team with filter checks, circulation pump inspections, plant room housekeeping, and basic operational tasks.
• Carry out little‑used outlet flushing in line with water hygiene schedules and accurately rec...