Multi-skilled Technician


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 to £42,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brentford, W12 0BZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a small onsite engineering team within a prestigious college/university environment. Working alongside the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of a single campus building, ensuring all building services and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a stable Monday to Friday position within a professional educational environment.

Your new role

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the building.

Diagnose and repair faults on electrical and mechanical systems.

Maintain lighting, power distribution, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors and general building services plant.

Complete statutory compliance checks and ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained.

Support minor installation and project works as required.

Escort and supervise specialist contractors on site.

Ensure all works are completed in line with health and safety regulations.

Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Provide excellent customer service to staff, students and visitors.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience working within commercial building maintenance, facilities management or building services.

Electrically or mechanically qualified (City & Guilds, NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent).

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.

Experience carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance.

Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team.

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £42,000

Monday to Friday working pattern

Overtime opportunities available

Call-out allowance

Stable, long-term position

Supportive two-person engineering team

Opportunity to work within a respected educational institution

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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