OR114874 – Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer – Mechanical/Plumbing Bias – Facilities & Environment

Work Pattern: 36 hours per week (Mon – Fri)

PAYE Pay Rate: £24.50 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across Camden Council properties, with a focus on commercial plumbing, heating and mechanical building services. The role involves fault-finding, repairs, minor installations and supporting the development of a plumbing apprentice.

Typical Day

A typical day will involve travelling between Camden properties in a work van, completing PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults, repairing plumbing and mechanical systems, updating jobs through a CAFM/mobile system and working alongside and mentoring a plumbing apprentice.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
• Fault-find and repair heating, hot and cold-water systems and mechanical plant.
• Maintain pumps, calorifiers, valves, pressurisation units and expansion vessels.
• Complete minor installation and remedial works.
• Carry out TMV servicing and support water hygiene activities.
• Record work, materials and findings accurately using CAFM/mobile technology.
• Complete risk assessments and follow health & safety procedures.
• Manage an allocated workload and prioritise reactive and planned jobs.
• Communicate professionally with building users, contractors and colleagues.
• Mentor and support a plumbing apprentice.
• Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment.

Key Skills

• Strong commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of heating and water systems.
• Ability to work independently across occupied buildings.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to use mobile devices and CAFM systems.
• Basic electrical fault-finding awareness.
• Strong health & safety awareness.
• Ability and willingness to mentor an apprentice.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Substantial experience in commercial plumbing and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with heating systems, pumps, calor