Static Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

About Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited

Cambridge Maintenance Services is a nationwide supplier of mechanical and electrical building services maintenance with over 34 years of experience in delivering its building services maintenance to the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors. It also ensures optimum energy efficiency for every property portfolio it manages.

We are experts in delivering compliant, safe, and efficient workplaces. Our nationwide building services maintenance solutions span the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Using advanced technology and data, we provide cutting-edge maintenance services that are trusted by major managing agents and independent clients alike. As a multi-award-winning business, our local teams are dedicated to providing personalised FM services that meet your specific needs.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Static Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join our team, delivering planned and reactive maintenance across commercial building services.

This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer with a strong mechanical background and a good understanding of general building maintenance, who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and keeping building systems running safely and efficiently.

Working closely with the Contracts Manager and wider engineering team, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of mechanical plant and equipment, while also supporting basic electrical and fabric maintenance tasks where required and within your competence.

A company mobile phone, tablet and uniform will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across mechanical building services and associated plant.

• Maintain, service and fault-find on pumps, motors, valves, pipework, boilers, HVAC plant and associated mechanical systems.

• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to minimise equipment downtime.

• Undertake general plumbing maintenance, including repairs to pipework, fittings and water systems.

• Assist with basic electrical and building fabric maintenance tasks within your level of competence.

• Carry out routine plant inspections, identify defects and recommend corrective actions.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests, ensuring issues are resolved safely and efficiently.

• Liaise with clients, contractors and colleagues to ensure maintenance activities are completed with minimal disruption.

• Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records and job updates using a tablet or CAFM system.

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures and relevant regulations.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised mechanical or building services qualification, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent.

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within commercial buildings or facilities management.

• Strong working knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, pipework, plumbing and associated mechanical plant.

• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

• Good understanding of HVAC systems and general building services.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Basic knowledge of electrical and building fabric maintenance.

• Comfortable using tablets, PDAs or maintenance management systems.

About You:

• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively.

• A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.

• A team player who takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance services.