Building Services Engineer in Luton

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 DOE

Location: Luton

Working hours: 40 hours – two shift patterns; 7am - 4pm and 9am - 6pm

Call out rota: Additional payment on top of salary, currently 1 in every 4 weeks, Monday – Sunday (to be discussed further at interview)

Other key details:

• 5 years of verifiable work history with no gaps is required
• Complete a basic DBS check
• Additional security background checks, to be discussed at interview
• Company car provided (driving license required due to location of client site)

1st Interview – Meet Account Manager on Teams

2nd Interview – Technical Interview

Final conversation – Onsite with the client & Account Manager

About the role:

As the Building Services Engineer Supervisor, you will lead maintenance operations for one of our prestigious clients based in Luton. As a key on-site point of contact for the client, this hands-on role involves managing PPM and reactive works, supervising a small team and ensuring full compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership position within facilities management.

Day-to-day responsibilities also include:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure the site, hangar and associated buildings remain safe, compliant and fully operational
• Diagnose, fault find and resolve technical issues, escalating where specialist support is required
• Liaise professionally with the client, on-site supervisor, subcontractors and other stakeholders to keep them informed of progress and works outstanding

Where you’ll work:

This is a single-site role supporting a unique and varied environment across:

• Hangar 61
• Buildings 99, 100, 100A
• FTC Facility

This contract offers exposure across office space, warehouse facilities and a working airport hangar, making day-to-day activity far more engaging than a typical commercial building. You will be onsite five days per week, becoming a trusted presence for the client.

Team, structure & support:

You will work closely with another experienced engineer already based on site. This engineer will act as a day-to-day support and knowledge resource, helping you quickly build familiarity with assets and systems. You will report into the Team Supervisor and the client on-site. You will lead by example and may be expected to coordinate tasks with others where required.

This role will particularly suit an engineer who is:

• A natural leader in their work approach
• Comfortable dealing with contractors, colleagues and clients
• Confident taking ownership of outcomes
• Basic IT ability is required to upload service sheets and update maintenance records — only basic inputting, no advanced systems knowledge needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activities on-site
• Manage and lead a small team, ensuring effective performance and shift cover for the operation
• Act as the main on-site contact for the client, building strong working relationships
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors and compliance tasks
• Ensure statutory maintenance and documentation are fully up to date
• Order materials, quote for minor works, and manage permits to work
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Account Manager
• Participate in the out-of-hours callout rota (currently one in four) to provide emergency response support

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in building or facilities maintenance
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT skills required to upload service sheets and reports
• PASMA/IPAF training desirable

Why this role is a great opportunity:

• This is a standout role for an engineer who wants variety and ownership on a highly visible contract
• A chance to work in an operational airport environment — truly unique in FM
• Close-knit team culture where you’re supported daily, not left isolated
• Natural progression toward Lead Engineer or Contract Supervisor roles
• Direct exposure to the client — building confidence, influence and experience
• A role where your ideas, improvements and initiative will genuinely be valued

If you’re seeking a step up in responsibility, enjoy leading from the front and want to be embedded in one impressive client site you can truly make your own — this opportunity has your name on it.