OR113538 – Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing Bias – Facilities & Environment

Job Details

Work Pattern: 36 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £24.50 per hour

About the Role

Camden Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer with a strong commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance background.

The role involves planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works across schools, children’s centres, community buildings and corporate properties.

The role has a plumbing and mechanical focus, with basic electrical awareness required to identify faults and work safely.

A key part of the role will be mentoring and supporting a plumbing apprentice approximately three days per week, including demonstrating safe working practices, explaining tasks and checking completed work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
  • Diagnose and repair faults with commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical systems.
  • Maintain pumps, pressurization units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, booster sets and valves.
  • Repair domestic hot and cold-water systems.
  • Service TMVs and support water hygiene and Legionella control.
  • Complete minor mechanical installation and remedial works.
  • Identify the cause of faults and recommend appropriate repairs.
  • Update jobs, materials, findings and completion details using CAFM/mobile systems.
  • Maintain accurate records and provide clear job completion notes.
  • Manage and prioritize an allocated PPM and reactive workload.
  • Communicate professionally with building users, contractors and colleagues.
  • Complete risk assessments and follow health and safety procedures.
  • Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment.
  • Support the wider M&E team where competent.
  • Mentor and support the assigned plumbing apprentice.

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
  • Strong commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Experience with heating systems, pumps, calorifiers, pressurization units and associated plant.
  • Experience carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in occupied buildings.
  • Full UK driving license.
  • Ability and willingness to mentor an apprentice.
  • Comfortable using mobile devices or CAFM systems for job recording.