Full-Time | Monday – Friday. On-Call: Yes (1 in 8 rota, post-probation). £200 weekly standby allowance + overtime rates.
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Maintenance Engineer (M&E) to take ownership of maintenance delivery across a key client site.
Overview
You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring all building services are operating safely and effectively. Working closely with the Contract Manager and on-site team, you will take responsibility for technical standards, compliance, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems
* Lead and oversee maintenance of all building services plant and equipment
* Supervise subcontractors and review works to ensure compliance with RAMS and standards
* Complete and manage simPRO tasks, ensuring photographic evidence and accurate records
* Maintain statutory compliance records, logbooks and technical documentation
* Support and ensure completion of statutory planned maintenance programmes
* Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions via HVAC systems
* Respond to BMS alarms and first-line diagnostics
* Carry out fault finding and reactive repairs across mechanical and electrical systems
* Identify and escalation health & safety risks and plant reliability issues
* Oversee plant operations including start-up, shutdown, changeover and optimisation
* Conduct regular site walk-rounds to ensure safety, cleanliness and operational performance
* Act as the key technical point of contact for the client and internal teams
* Support small installation and repair works where required
* Ensure all works are completed safely and within compliance standards
* Maintain strong communication with management, reporting progress and issues
* Support and mentor junior engineers on site
* Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 8, post probation) with £200 weekly standby
Team Structure & Support
* You will lead a team of 2 on-site engineers plus on-site contract support
* Reporting directly to the Line Manager / Contract Manager
* Supported by wider Pareto FM engineering and operations teams
* Strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing and team development
Skills & Experience
* Fully qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
* Strong experience within Building Services / M&E maintenance
* Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or senior technical role
* Strong understanding of building compliance and statutory maintenance
* 18th Edition (if electrically biased)
* IOSH Working Safely (desirable)
* IPAF / PASMA (essential)
* Strong fault-finding experience across:
o Boilers
o HVAC systems
o Pumps
o Generators
o Switchgear
o Lighting & small power
o Water systems and associated plant
* Knowledge of BMS systems and controls
* Experience with ACOP L8 water systems (desirable)
About You
* Confident leading a small engineering team
* Strong communicator with a professional approach
* Able to manage workload in critical and time-sensitive environments
* Customer-focused and solutions-driven
* Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and safety
* Able to work independently and take full ownership of site performance
On-Call & Overtime
* On-call rota: 1 in 8 (post 6-month probation)
* Weekly standby allowance: £200
* Overtime available as required
Progression & Training
* IOSH training and development
* ILM leadership training
* Testing & Inspection qualifications
* Full training plan provided upon successful completion of probation
* Clear progression opportunities within Pareto FM
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