General Maintenance Engineer

General Maintenance Engineer - FM Service Provider - Chesterford, Essex - Up to £45,000

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

Requirements

• 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

Key Duties

• 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