Building Repair Engineer

Building Repairs / Fabric Engineer
Location : London

Key Details:

• Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Contract : 40 hour week plus lunch ( 8.30-5pm) - overtime paid after
• Holiday: 21 days inclusive of bank holidays
• On call - 1 in 4 - £75 per call out ( covering 2 hrs travel + 1 hrs on site ) x1.5 paid after Monday - Saturday and £90 call out on a Sunday then 1.x5

Introduction:

We are seeking an experienced Building Reactive Engineer to join our company based in the South East. We currently employ over 150 engineers in the South East alone across the Mechanical & Electrical sector, including commercial gas and air conditioning.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to expand our Fabric Maintenance / Building Maintenance Team to support a portfolio of commercial clients in the Retail and Hospitality sector across the London area.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of planned and reactive building fabric maintenance tasks across a variety of commercial buildings. This is a mobile role, covering multiple client sites within London, ensuring a high standard of service and client satisfaction at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance across commercial sites
• Carry out general building fabric works including:
• Carpentry repairs
• Basic plumbing
• Tiling, painting, and decorating
• Patch plastering
• Lock and door repairs
• General handyman tasks
• Carry out small remedial works and minor installations as required
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Liaise with clients on-site, maintaining excellent customer service
• Complete job reports and update CAFM systems (where applicable)

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a building reactive or fabric engineering role (commercial settings preferred)
• Trade background desirable (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, decorating)
• Full UK driving licence (Essential)
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Able to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues
• Strong customer service and communication skills