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Posted 23 July, 2026

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

4Recruitment Services
Kingston upon Thames, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Ref: 5299983

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Location: Kingston Upon Thames (KT1) – Covering 2 sites 15 minutes apart

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Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

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Pay: £42,000 per annum

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Duration: Temp to Perm

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Duties

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The Maintenance & Service technician will be required to carry out a range of both Reactive Works and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in accordance with the PPM schedule, including but not limited to:

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  • Deliver a wide range of planned & reactive maintenance works.
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  • Provide initial response to all Reactive Maintenance requests during normal working hours and Out of Hours as part of the On-call Out of Hours Rota. A company van will be provided for use to travel to and from the sites as needed (excludes personal use)
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  • Quarterly shower head & hose cleaning in accordance with L8 requirements (full training will be provided)
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  • Monthly temperature monitoring of Hot & Cold water systems
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  • Continuous monitoring and maintenance of mechanical systems, fittings and plantrooms
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  • Weekly flushing of water outlets in all unoccupied rooms
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  • Weekly fire alarm testing on the student accommodation
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  • Bi-annual Fire Door inspections (full training will be provided), ensuring necessary adjustments are completed / faults & damage recorded accurately.
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  • Undertake regular visual inspections of building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings
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  • Effect repairs to building fabric, furniture, fixtures & fittings where noted / when reported.
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  • Undertake minor repairs to faults reported within student bedrooms and shared kitchen facilities covering all elements of building Fabric, Fixtures & Fittings.
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  • Undertake minor decorating works when needed.
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  • Undertake quarterly RCD Function tests
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  • Attend to faults with domestic water supply & drainage systems / other plumbing works including but not limited to resolving blocked toilets & drains, changing taps, shower valves, etc.
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Person Specification

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  • Applicants will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
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  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role essential
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  • Suitable trade discipline qualification (minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent)
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  • Working knowledge of ACOP L8 desirable
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  • Full UK Driving License
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