Maintenance Engineer (Mobile)

Mobile / Bench Engineer – Multiskilled (M&E)

Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 (flexible). Alternative shifts may include 07:00–16:00 or 10:00–19:00 on occasion.

Location: Central London – sites ranging from Liverpool Street to Marble Arch.

Reporting to: Technical Services Manager

Liaison with: Regional Manager

The Role

We are looking for a Multiskilled Mobile / Bench Engineer to support the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of central London sites. This role is hands‑on and varied, covering mechanical and electrical maintenance within a building services environment. You’ll work closely with Supervisors, Contract Managers, and the wider engineering team to ensure client assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full working order.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Operations
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Maintain plant, equipment, and associated components to a high standard.
  • Respond to plant failures, faults, and BMS alarms, using systems for first-line diagnostics.
  • Maintain comfortable environmental conditions through effective operation of HVAC plant.
  • Undertake fault finding, minor repairs, and small installation works as directed.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Maintain a safe and healthy working environment at all times.
  • Complete SimPRO instruction sets fully, including photographic evidence where required.
  • Ensure logbooks and compliance records for electrical, mechanical, and water systems are accurate and up to date.
  • Identify and escape hazards, statutory maintenance issues, or risks to plant reliability.
  • Isolate and make safe electrical or pressure systems where required.
• Site & Team Working
  • Monitor subcontractors during specialist service visits or repair works.
  • Carry out regular housekeeping walk‑rounds of plant rooms and client areas.
  • Liaise professionally and courteously with clients and end users.
  • Communicate maintenance activity and potential impact to stakeholders in advance.
  • Support colleagues and share knowledge to ensure safe and continuous site operations.
• Documentation & Communication
  • Maintain accurate records including test reports and service reports.
  • Keep Business Support informed of work progress.
  • Escalate issues promptly to the Supervisor, Contract Manager, or Account Manager.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday core hours with flexibility depending on site requirements. Overtime may be required evenings, weekends, or public holidays (not guaranteed).

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• City & Guilds Level II / III (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Strong Building Services / M&E background.
• Previous experience in maintenance, testing, and fault finding.
• Good understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations and safe working practices.
• Experience working with plant such as boilers, ventilation systems, pumps, generators, switchgear, lighting, and small power.
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• 18th Edition I.E.E (role dependent).
• City & Guilds BS 2391 Level 3 – Inspection & Testing.
• IOSH Working Safely.
• PASMA and IPAF (1b / 3a / 3b).
• Unvented hot water systems training.
• Experience with BMS, generators, controls, ACOP L8, cooling towers, pressurisation and ventilation systems.
• High Voltage experience (electrical roles only).

Personal Attributes

• Well organised with the ability to work to timescales.
• Calm and effective in high-pressure or business-critical environments.
• Flexible, reliable, and proactive.
• Strong team player with a professional and courteous manner.