General Building Engineer - Job Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an on?site General Building Engineer based in the Stocken area. This full‑time position involves working 39 hours per week across a 7‑day rota. The role includes working 1 in every 3 weekends, with an additional 15% allowance added to the basic salary for weekend shifts. Salary: £27,448‑£30,448, depending on experience.
Role Overview
The General Building Engineer will support the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance activities. The role involves working across multiple building disciplines to ensure essential systems and assets remain fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring critical parts are available for statutory tasks
* Managing remedial activities and updating records within the CAFM system
* Carrying out general and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including work on systems such as CCTV and alarms
* Completing monthly checks and testing fire extinguishers, hydrants and hoses
* Conducting quarterly RCD testing and inspecting misting units
* Maintaining fire doors and undertaking tap temperature and flushing tests in line with water risk assessments
* Carrying out monthly and annual emergency lighting inspections
* Checking and testing smoke vents where required
* Supporting additional maintenance activities as needed
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience across several key building maintenance areas, including:
* Fire systems
* Door and extinguisher maintenance
* Alarm systems
* Emergency lighting
* RCD testing
* Water temperature testing
Additional attributes include:
* Good practical skills across multiple building disciplines
* Competent IT skills
* Ability to work safely and follow established procedures
Applications are encouraged from individuals from all backgrounds. Some security vetting may be required, with support provided throughout the process.
Benefits
The successful applicant will join an organisation offering strong career development, long‑term stability and a wide range of employee benefits, including:
* Competitive salary with annual review potential
* Career pathways into roles such as Electrician, Carpenter/Joiner or Plumber
* Access to fully funded training and leadership development programmes
* Minimum of 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days
* A generous pension scheme
* Range of flexible benefits, including insurance options, Cycle to Work and discounted gym memberships
* Access to employee discount schemes with major retailers and services
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* Family‑friendly policies
* Access to employee networks and support groups
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