Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

London | £42,000 - £48,000 + Benefits

We're looking for a hands-on Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a growing facilities maintenance team supporting a portfolio of commercial buildings across London.

This is a foot-mobile role ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and delivering first-class service. You'll be the first point of contact for maintenance issues, carrying out repairs, diagnosing faults and ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and operational.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you will:

• Attend maintenance issues and carry out initial fault diagnosis.
• Identify whether faults are mechanical, electrical, controls or fabric related and either resolve them or coordinate specialist contractors.
• Carry out minor mechanical repairs including replacing tap cartridges, valves, actuators, TRVs, pipework modifications, fan replacements and motor swaps.
• Take pressure and temperature readings to assist with fault finding and system diagnostics.
• Conduct routine building inspections and identify maintenance issues before they become larger problems.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities across a varied commercial property portfolio.
• Oversee contractors when required, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standard.
• Assist with workplace maintenance tasks including TV installations, whiteboards, furniture assembly and general building improvements.
• Undertake light carpentry and minor fabric maintenance works where required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with occupiers, contractors and stakeholders.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates with:

• Proven experience within building maintenance, facilities maintenance, engineering or construction.
• Strong mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and testing equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing, Heating & Ventilation, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical Engineering Services or a related discipline.

Desirable Qualifications

• Gas Safe Registration
• F-Gas Category I
• Legionella / L8 Water Hygiene
• 18th Edition (C&G 2382)
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £42,000 - £48,000
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Monthly performance incentives
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities
• Regular social events
• Paid parental leave
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym membership and healthcare benefits
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Uniform, tools and equipment provided

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.