CBW Staffing Solutions are proud to be partnering with an established building services provider based in Chesterford, Essex, in their search for a skilled General Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded FM company, working on a commercial estate of buildings near Chesterford as part of a close-knit, experienced maintenance team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the site, carrying out a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a multi-skilled engineer who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in maintaining high standards across a busy commercial environment. The role offers genuine long-term stability, a supportive team environment, and the chance to broaden your skill set further within a well-established FM contract.
Hours & Package
- Monday – Friday, 8am–5pm
- Up to £45,000
- 25 days holiday
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Overtime available
- Parking available on site
- Call-out 1 in 5
- City & Guilds / NVQ (beneficial)
- 17th or 18th Edition
- Must be able to provide copies of trade certificates (essential)
- Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
- Understanding of L8 water treatment, pumps, and air handling units (essential)
- Multi-skilled
- Good communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Emergency lighting checks
- Fire alarm and sprinkler testing
- AHUs/FCUs – filter changes, belt changes, actuator changes, coil cleans
- Pumps – PPMs and strip-downs (seals, bearings, valves, overhauls)
- Motors – PPMs (re-winds, overhauls)
- Water treatment – dipslides, pH and temperature testing, chlorination, chemical dosing
- Water pressurisation units
- Chlorinators – annual inspection, descaling
- Condensers and condenser returns
- Cooling towers
- Softeners
- Boilers – re-sets
- Chillers – re-sets, first-line fault diagnosis