Job Description We are looking for an experienced engineer who is comfortable remaining tools‑based while stepping into a leadership role, managing on‑site engineering activity and supporting continuous improvement across engineering processes. This role offers the opportunity to shape working practices, improve procedures, and support a small on‑site team while working closely with contractors and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive maintenance, and electrical works. Lead engineering compliance across the wider contract and ensure regulatory standards are met. Audit engineering delivery and maintain compliance documentation and standards. Manage contractors, including RAMS checks, subcontractor coordination, and specialist contractors. Supervise and support one Maintenance Operative/Handyperson. Plan, assign, and oversee maintenance tasks and workloads. Conduct one‑to‑ones, return‑to‑work meetings, and absence management. Contribute to improving engineering procedures, scheduling, and working practices. Additional Duties Carry out general maintenance and fabric tasks when required, including minor plumbing, door hardware, carpet tiles, and basic building maintenance. Provide day‑to‑day supervision and respond to feedback from site and clients. Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Fully qualified electrician. Strong hands‑on engineering capability. Facilities Management or building services background preferred. Comfortable balancing tools‑based work with leadership responsibilities. Senior engineer ready for a first supervisory or lead role. Seeking progression without moving fully into management. Confident, client‑facing, and able to manage one direct report. Previous people‑management experience is preferred but not essential. The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
