OR114874 – Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing Bias – Facilities & Environment

Job Details

Work Pattern: 36 hours per week (Mon – Fri)

PAYE Pay Rate: £24.50 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across Camden Council properties, with a focus on commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical building services. The role involves fault-finding, repairs, minor installations and supporting the development of a plumbing apprentice.

Typical Day

A typical day will involve travelling between Camden properties in a work van, completing PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults, repairing plumbing and mechanical systems, updating jobs through a CAFM/mobile system and working alongside and mentoring a plumbing apprentice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
  • Fault-find and repair heating, hot and cold-water systems and mechanical plant.
  • Maintain pumps, calorifiers, valves, pressurisation units and expansion vessels.
  • Complete minor installation and remedial works.
  • Carry out TMV servicing and support water hygiene activities.
  • Record work, materials and findings accurately using CAFM/mobile technology.
  • Complete risk assessments and follow health & safety procedures.
  • Manage an allocated workload and prioritise reactive and planned jobs.
  • Communicate professionally with building users, contractors and colleagues.
  • Mentor and support a plumbing apprentice.
  • Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment.

Key Skills

  • Strong commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Good knowledge of heating and water systems.
  • Ability to work independently across occupied buildings.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to use mobile devices and CAFM systems.
  • Basic electrical fault-finding awareness.
  • Strong health & safety awareness.
  • Ability and willingness to mentor an apprentice.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
  • Substantial experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
  • Experience with heating systems, pumps, calor