At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs on building systems, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a growing team at Newham School in Beckton, London.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health benefits, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a school environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance, strong communication, and customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit two Building Maintenance Engineers to join our team at Newham School.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
- Complete fault finding, repairs and first‑line maintenance on building services systems.
- Undertake statutory compliance checks and inspections.
- Maintain accurate records using the CAFM system.
- Escort and supervise specialist contractors.
- Report defects, lifecycle issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain plant rooms and engineering areas in a safe and tidy condition.
- Support school operations during examinations, events and holiday shutdowns.
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Electrical Bias Engineer Responsibilities
- Maintaining lighting, emergency lighting and power distribution systems.
- Electrical fault finding and repairs.
- Electrical testing and inspections within competency levels.
- Supporting fire alarm, access control and security systems.
- Monitoring BMS alarms and assisting with HVAC plant maintenance.
Plumbing Bias Engineer Responsibilities
- Repairs to taps, toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, valves, pumps and pipework.
- Water hygiene duties including flushing regimes and temperature monitoring.
- TMV inspections and servicing.
- Supporting Legionella compliance in line with ACOP L8.
- Maintaining hot and cold water services and mechanical systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working within commercial, education or public sector environments.
- Experience delivering PPM and reactive maintenance.
- Familiarity with CAFM systems and electronic reporting.
- Understanding of SFG20 maintenance standards.
- Strong health and safety awareness.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Electrical Bias Expertise
- Strong electrical fault‑finding capability.
- Experience with LV distribution systems and electrical plant.
- Knowledge of emergency lighting systems.
- General building services knowledge including HVAC systems.
Plumbing Bias Expertise
- NVQ Level 2 Plumbing (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of ACOP L8 and water hygiene requirements.
- Experience maintaining plumbing and mechanical building services systems.
- Water Hygiene / Legionella qualification desirable.
AI Fluency & Learning Mindset
We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day‑to‑day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional thank‑you day.
- Salary exchange pension scheme.
- Life cover.
- Paid sick leave.
- Health Assured employee assistance and wellness programme.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work.
- Holiday purchase scheme of an additional 5 days per year.
- Offers and discount scheme to save money on everyday shopping and essentials.
- Healthcare Cashplan.
- MotorSave Scheme.
- Refer a friend.
- Liftshare.
- Virtual GP.
Building Maintenance Engineer employer: Bellrock Group
At Newham School in Beckton, London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and well-being of our team. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave, a salary exchange pension scheme, and wellness programmes, all within a supportive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while enjoying unique perks like a holiday purchase scheme and access to a virtual GP.
