3,175 Building Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

• Emergency lighting checks
• Fire door inspections
• Fire Alarms
• Water temperature monitoring and flushing

• Basic carpentry (e.g., door handles, hinges, locks)
• Basic electrics (e.g., lighting, socket replacements)
• Basic plumbing (e.g., tap changes, leak repairs)
• Minor decorating works
• Floor and ceiling tile replacement

• £40,000 per annum
• Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x , depending on day/time
• Company van and fuel card provided
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays)
• Perkbox – Employee discounts across major retailers
• Access to a virtual GP and health & wellbeing support app
• Supportive and growing FM company with opportunities for career progression

• Proven experience in a building maintenance or fabric engineer role
• Comfortable with travel across multiple sites
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence required
• Trade qualifications desirable but not essential (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

• Emergency lighting checks
• Fire door inspections
• Fire Alarms
• Water temperature monitoring and flushing

• Basic carpentry (e.g., door handles, hinges, locks)
• Basic electrics (e.g., lighting, socket replacements)
• Basic plumbing (e.g., tap changes, leak repairs)
• Minor decorating works
• Floor and ceiling tile replacement

• £39,000 per annum
• Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x , depending on day/time
• Company van and fuel card provided
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays)
• Perkbox – Employee discounts across major retailers
• Access to a virtual GP and health & wellbeing support app
• Supportive and growing FM company with opportunities for career progression

• Proven experience in a building maintenance or fabric engineer role
• Comfortable with travel across multiple sites
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence required
• Trade qualifications desirable but not essential (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

Our clients based in Wakefield is a well established reputable manufacturing business known for their staff retention and excellent work environment. We are looking to appoint a buildings maintenance engineer to support the upkeep of the facility.

The Buildings Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing maintenance and functionality of the facility’s infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. This hands-on role requires the ability to carry out minor repairs, diagnose faults, and manage external contractors for more extensive work.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance of building systems (lighting, HVAC, plumbing, doors, fire alarms, etc.).

• Perform minor electrical and mechanical repairs, such as replacing fittings, basic wiring, pump maintenance, and HVAC troubleshooting.

• Liaise with, coordinate, and supervise external contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed to specification, on time, and within budget.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, and contractor work.

• Respond promptly to facility-related issues or breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.

• Ensure all work complies with relevant health & safety and building regulations.

• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives where applicable.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and facility performance.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in building maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on capability in minor electrical (e.g., lighting circuits, small repairs) and mechanical work (e.g., HVAC components, plumbing).

• Experience managing external contractors and ensuring work is delivered to agreed standards and timelines.

• Good working knowledge of building systems and regulatory requirements.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.

• IT literate (familiar with CMMS systems is a plus).

If this sounds like your next role, click apply now.

• £30,000 -£3,000 DOE 
• 40-hour week (7:30am -5pm)
• Van and fuel card provided ( no private use)
• 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Tools and uniform supplied
• Enhanced pension, healthcare and life assurance
• Paid travel -30 minutes each way
• 1 in 12 on call - £ 0 standby and minimum 4 hours paid for call out

• General handyman duties around the site
• Basic carpentry tasks - e.g., fixing doors and door furniture
• Minor painting and decorating - filling, sanding, and touch-ups
• Basic plumbing - unblocking toilets, fixing minor leaks
• General maintenance and ad hoc repairs as required
• Emergency lighting checks

• Emergency Lighting Training
• ACOP L8 - Legionella Awareness
• IPAF 3a & 3b
• PASMA

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Build Recruitment are currently seeking an M&E Engineer for a static commercial maintenance position in London, near Soho.

This position offers a salary of £45,000.00 – £50,000.00 , working 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday .

Responsiblities of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineer:

• Leading and managing a team of engineers and contractors to deliver top-tier service

• Supporting PPM and reactive maintenance (emergency lighting testing, PAT testing, plumbing, water treatment remedials, servicing HVAC, and water systems)

• Conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and method statements (RAMs), ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations

• Completing job sheets, quotes, and certifications using the Click system

About You as the Mechanical and Electrical Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Strong background within Mechanical & Electrical servicing & maintenance

• Able to carry out manual tasks, including working at heights and in confined spaces

• Flexible to cover general maintenance (basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical)

If you are a skilled M&E Engineer with HVAC and Water Hygiene experience, looking to step into a brand-new role within a well-established FM company, please send us your CV by clicking ‘Apply Now’ !

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

• PPM's - emergency lighting, legionella checks, water temperature checks, fire doors, filter changes.
• Minor building and plumbing work including flushing taps, unblocking etc
• Patching up of plastering and basic decorating
• General building maintenance
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Respond to emergency maintenance
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities and report findings to the supervisor.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to ensure effective maintenance operations.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and company policies.

• Salary : £32,000 -35,000pa DOE
• 40 hour week
• 1 in 4/
• 22+8day holiday
• Private Medical
• Death in Service
• Pension
• Tools
• Laptop
• Mobile

• Emergency lighting checks
• Fire door inspections
• Fire Alarms
• Water temperature monitoring and flushing

• Basic carpentry (e.g., door handles, hinges, locks)
• Basic electrics (e.g., lighting, socket replacements)
• Basic plumbing (e.g., tap changes, leak repairs)
• Minor decorating works
• Floor and ceiling tile replacement

• £40,000 per annum
• Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x , depending on day/time
• Company van and fuel card provided
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays)
• Perkbox – Employee discounts across major retailers
• Access to a virtual GP and health & wellbeing support app
• Supportive and growing FM company with opportunities for career progression

• Proven experience in a building maintenance or fabric engineer role
• Comfortable with travel across multiple sites
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence required
• Trade qualifications desirable but not essential (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

• Emergency lighting checks
• Fire door inspections
• Fire Alarms
• Water temperature monitoring and flushing

• Basic carpentry (e.g., door handles, hinges, locks)
• Basic electrics (e.g., lighting, socket replacements)
• Basic plumbing (e.g., tap changes, leak repairs)
• Minor decorating works
• Floor and ceiling tile replacement

• £39,000 per annum
• Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x , depending on day/time
• Company van and fuel card provided
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays)
• Perkbox – Employee discounts across major retailers
• Access to a virtual GP and health & wellbeing support app
• Supportive and growing FM company with opportunities for career progression

• Proven experience in a building maintenance or fabric engineer role
• Comfortable with travel across multiple sites
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Full UK driving licence required
• Trade qualifications desirable but not essential (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

Our clients based in Wakefield is a well established reputable manufacturing business known for their staff retention and excellent work environment. We are looking to appoint a buildings maintenance engineer to support the upkeep of the facility.

The Buildings Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing maintenance and functionality of the facility’s infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems. This hands-on role requires the ability to carry out minor repairs, diagnose faults, and manage external contractors for more extensive work.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance of building systems (lighting, HVAC, plumbing, doors, fire alarms, etc.).

• Perform minor electrical and mechanical repairs, such as replacing fittings, basic wiring, pump maintenance, and HVAC troubleshooting.

• Liaise with, coordinate, and supervise external contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed to specification, on time, and within budget.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, and contractor work.

• Respond promptly to facility-related issues or breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.

• Ensure all work complies with relevant health & safety and building regulations.

• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives where applicable.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and facility performance.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in building maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on capability in minor electrical (e.g., lighting circuits, small repairs) and mechanical work (e.g., HVAC components, plumbing).

• Experience managing external contractors and ensuring work is delivered to agreed standards and timelines.

• Good working knowledge of building systems and regulatory requirements.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.

• IT literate (familiar with CMMS systems is a plus).

If this sounds like your next role, click apply now.