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Multi-skilled Engineer

Hamilton Rowe Recruitment LtdLondon, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£48k - £50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
London, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago
HVAC

Job Description

Multi-skilled Engineer (Electrical)
East London
£48,000 - £50,000 per annum
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded building services provider at a prestigious site in East London.
This privately owned company has a strong reputation for investing in its employees, providing ongoing training, and creating genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. You'll be joining a supportive on-site team of four engineers, responsible for maintaining both landlord and tenant areas across the building.
The role offers a varied workload, combining planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, and general building services duties across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site.
  • Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs, replacements, and installations.
  • Work safely with both single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
  • Maintain and test emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
  • Operate, monitor, and respond to alarms through the Building Management System (BMS).
  • Carry out maintenance and servicing of AHUs, FCUs, VAV/VRF systems, generators, and associated equipment.
  • Maintain pumps, motors, cooling towers, and other mechanical plant.
  • Support water treatment activities, including testing, dosing, and inspections.
  • Maintain accurate site records, including logbooks, maintenance reports, and compliance documentation.
  • Monitor and oversee contractors working on-site.
  • Assist with site audits, technical reports, and quotations where required.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations.
Requirements
  • City & Guilds or NVQ Level qualification in Electrical Installations, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
  • Electrical apprenticeship background is preferred.
  • Previous experience working within commercial building services or facilities maintenance.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Good understanding of mechanical and HVAC systems.
  • Experience working with or around BMS, generators, pumps, motors, AHUs, FCUs, and VAV/VRF systems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable dealing with clients, contractors, and other site stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider engineering team.
What's on Offer
  • Monday to Friday working hours on a split shift
  • Overtime opportunities available.
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development.
  • Strong opportunities for career progression.
  • Long-term stability with an established and reputable building services company.
  • Supportive working environment with an experienced on-site engineering team.
If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, long-term position where you can develop your skills and progress your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its engineers.

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