Ex-Forces Engineers Wanted – Building Services / Facilities Maintenance
- Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Commercial Buildings – City of London + Surrounding Areas
- Multiple Roles Available
Are you ex-Army or Navy with an electrical or mechanical background and looking to transition into building services or facilities maintenance?
We are currently recruiting multiple Maintenance Engineers for a well-established FM / building services provider, working across high-profile commercial buildings in the City of London.
These roles are well suited to ex-forces engineers who thrive in structured environments and are looking for a stable civilian career with clear procedures, strong training, and long-term progression.
You will be joining professional on-site engineering teams, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while continuing to develop your technical skillset within commercial building services.
Roles Available
We currently have multiple positions available on the following patterns:
Monday to Friday (Days)
- 08:00 – 17:00
Continental Shift Pattern
- 4 nights on / 4 off 3 days on / 3 nights on 6 off 4 days on
4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
- 4 days on / 4 days off - (days OR nights)
Shift Times
- 07:00 – 19:00 / 19:00 – 07:00
What’s on Offer?
- Overtime available
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for shifts)
- Ongoing training and development within building services
- Company pension
- Stable, long-term roles within a professional FM environment
Key Responsibilities
- Planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
- Lighting (lamp changes, fault finding, small installations)
- Emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
- Plant room checks and maintenance
- AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning)
- Pumps, motors, control panels
- Basic BMS monitoring (hot & cold)
- General M&E and fabric maintenance
- Logbook and compliance updates
- Basic plumbing works
Requirements
- Ex-Army or Navy engineers strongly encouraged to apply
- Electrical or Mechanical qualification
- Ability to provide trade certificates or service records
- Maintenance experience (military or civilian)
- Strong work ethic and communication skills
- Comfortable in a client-facing commercial environment
- Electrical: City & Guilds Level 3 (or military equivalent)
- Mechanical: City & Guilds Level 2 (or military equivalent)
Ex-Forces Engineer in City of London employer: CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd
As a leading HVAC/FM service provider based in Woolwich, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values hands-on expertise and professional growth. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and ample opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the commercial refrigeration sector.
Contact Details:
CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
