Maintenance Engineer in London, Greater London

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: W1U, London
Pay Rate: £225/day

Job Description

gm recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance within a commercial building environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in both disciplines, with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring building services operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial building systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, access control, CCTV, BMS, PAT testing and emergency lighting.
• Maintain mechanical plant and equipment, including AHUs, FCUs, motors, pumps, seals, chillers and plumbing systems.
• Complete daily plant room inspections, record BMS readings and respond to system alarms.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and achieve first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Assist with minor installation works, system upgrades and improvements.
• Complete risk assessments and comply with permit-to-work procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Liaise professionally with clients and contractors, maintaining high service standards.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, completed works and materials used.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience in commercial building maintenance, covering both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Good working knowledge of BMS, fire alarm systems, electrical isolations and PPM schedules.
• Experience working with HVAC systems, including AHUs and FCUs.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, customer-focused and professional approach.

Qualifications & Training

• Formal qualification in mechanical or electrical installation/maintenance, such as an NVQ or equivalent.
• 18th Edition qualification desirable.
• IPAF training desirable.
• Relevant health and safety training.

Interested? If you have the experience and skills required for this role, contact gm recruitment today to find out more and apply.