Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in London

The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, safe, and well‑maintained environment across the building. You will support both reactive maintenance and planned works, ensuring all repairs, upkeep, and improvements are completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard. This role is based within a customer‑facing environment where presentation and attention to detail matter. Painting and decorating skills are essential, as maintaining the visual standards of the property is a core part of the role.

• Reactive Maintenance
  • Respond to maintenance issues across the building, ensuring works are completed safely and within agreed service levels.
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across a range of systems and building fabric.
  • Ensure works are completed with minimal disruption to members and operational teams.
  • Escalate any significant defects, recurring issues, or high‑risk concerns promptly.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Support
  • Support delivery of the PPM programme and scheduled inspections.
  • Assist with routine checks and servicing activities where competent and authorised.
  • Record completed works accurately, including updates, photos, and evidence where required.
  • Raise follow‑on actions where defects are identified, ensuring nothing is missed.
  • Complete high‑quality painting and decorating works across studios, communal areas, corridors, back of house areas, and operational spaces.
  • Carry out surface preparation including filling, sanding, caulking, sealing, patch repairs, stain blocking, and making good.
  • Deliver a professional finish, ensuring repairs blend well with existing décor and building standards.
  • Support redecoration programmes, touch‑ups, snagging, and preventative upkeep to maintain the overall look and feel of the building.
  • Keep work areas clean and safe, including protection of floors, furniture, and fixtures during decorating works.
• Building Fabric and General Maintenance
  • Carry out general maintenance tasks such as:
  • Basic plumbing repairs (leaks, taps, toilets, traps, sealant works)
  • Minor joinery and carpentry (doors, ironmongery, hinges, shelving)
  • Small patch repairs, snagging, and general upkeep
  • Basic electrical tasks where qualified and authorised
  • Maintain a proactive mindset, identifying issues before they become larger problems.
• Compliance and Health & Safety
  • Work in line with site compliance standards and all health & safety procedures.
  • Support basic compliance checks where required and trained, including visual checks and routine site inspections.
  • Follow RAMS and permit to work processes at all times.
  • Report hazards, safety concerns, and near misses immediately.
  • Maintain safe working practices, including good housekeeping and correct use of PPE.
• Contractor Support
  • Support contractor attendance on site, including access, inductions, permits, and supervision where required.
  • Ensure contractors work safely, professionally, and in line with site rules.
  • Escalate any contractor concerns or performance issues to the Chief Engineer.
• Customer Service and Communication
  • Deliver a friendly, professional, and respectful service to members and colleagues.
  • Provide clear updates on progress, especially where delays or specialist support is required.
  • Maintain a calm and solution‑focused approach when handling reactive tasks and urgent issues.
• Systems and Reporting
  • Log, update, and close tasks accurately using the site CAFM/job system.
  • Ensure notes are clear, professional, and include relevant evidence of completion.
  • Support reporting on recurring defects and assist with improvement actions where required.

Experience

• Proven experience in a similar multi‑skilled maintenance role within a customer‑focused environment (build‑to‑rent, co‑living, hospitality, residential, or commercial buildings).
• Strong building fabric experience and confidence working in live environments.

Skills

• Painting and decorating skills are essential, including surface preparation and achieving a high‑quality finish.
• Good understanding of reactive maintenance and planned works delivery.
• Ability to problem‑solve, manage workload, and respond to priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship and presentation.

Behaviour and Approach

• Professional, reliable, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Confident communicating with members and operational teams.
• Strong commitment to health & safety and compliance.