Assistant Maintenance Engineer – Luxury Residential Properties Location: London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to join an established maintenance team responsible for a portfolio of luxury residential properties in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Assistant with experience in general building maintenance, plumbing, basic electrical works and fabric repairs. Working within a high-end residential environment, you will help ensure that apartments, communal areas and building services are maintained to an exceptional standard. The successful candidate will have a practical approach to maintenance, good fault-finding abilities and strong customer service skills. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across residential properties. * Respond to general maintenance requests, identifying faults and completing repairs where possible. * Undertake basic plumbing repairs, including taps, showers, blocked drains and minor leaks. * Complete basic electrical maintenance, including changing plugs, fuses and lighting components. * Carry out general fabric maintenance, including carpentry, lock replacements, furniture repairs, tiling and silicone sealing. * Conduct routine water temperature checks and assist with Legionella compliance. * Undertake weekly fire alarm, sprinkler and emergency lighting testing. * Assist with portable appliance testing and other routine maintenance checks. * Ensure apartments are maintained and prepared to the required standard ahead of guest arrivals. * Support refurbishment works, minor projects and general property improvements. * Liaise with external contractors and supervise works when required. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and report outstanding issues to the Chief Engineer. * Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota. Requirements * Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Assistant, Handyman or Building Maintenance role. * Good general knowledge of plumbing, basic electrical maintenance and building fabric repairs. * Experience within residential properties, hotels, serviced apartments or similar environments would be advantageous. * A relevant trade qualification, such as City & Guilds Electrical Installation, HVAC or Plumbing, would be beneficial but is not essential. * Good communication and customer service skills. * Comfortable working independently and as part of a maintenance team. * A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to maintenance. * Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain maintenance records. * An understanding of health and safety procedures. The Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to work within a prestigious residential environment, maintaining high-quality properties alongside an experienced engineering team. It would suit someone with a good general maintenance background who enjoys varied, hands-on work and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service. Interested? If you have experience in property maintenance, building services or hotel engineering and would like to find out more, please apply with your latest CV
Maintenance Assistant employer: Empire Partnership
Join a dynamic team as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, where you'll enjoy competitive hourly rates and the flexibility of temporary assignments across prestigious commercial buildings in London and the South East. Our supportive work culture prioritises your growth, offering immediate starts and ongoing opportunities, all while ensuring you have dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your journey with us.
