General Maintenance Engineer

CBW Staffing ·www.cbwstaffingsolutions.com

Location Great Chesterford, East Anglia, England
Salary GBP 40,000 - 45,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Engineering
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General Maintenance Engineer – FM Service Provider - Chesterford, Essex — Up to £45,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are proud to be partnering with an established building services provider based in Chesterford, Essex, in their search for a skilled General Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded FM company, working on a commercial estate of buildings near Chesterford as part of a close-knit, experienced maintenance team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the site, carrying out a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to a multi-skilled engineer who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in maintaining high standards across a busy commercial environment. The role offers genuine long-term stability, a supportive team environment, and the chance to broaden your skill set further within a well-established FM contract.

Hours & Package

  • Monday – Friday, 8am–5pm
  • Up to £45,000
  • 25 days holiday
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Overtime available
  • Parking available on site
  • Call-out 1 in 5
Requirements

  • City & Guilds / NVQ (beneficial)
  • 17th or 18th Edition
  • Must be able to provide copies of trade certificates (essential)
  • Proven track record in commercial building maintenance
  • Understanding of L8 water treatment, pumps, and air handling units (essential)
  • Multi-skilled
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
Key Duties
  • Emergency lighting checks
  • Fire alarm and sprinkler testing
  • AHUs/FCUs – filter changes, belt changes, actuator changes, coil cleans
  • Pumps – PPMs and strip-downs (seals, bearings, valves, overhauls)
  • Motors – PPMs (re-winds, overhauls)
  • Water treatment – dipslides, pH and temperature testing, chlorination, chemical dosing
  • Water pressurisation units
  • Chlorinators – annual inspection, descaling
  • Condensers and condenser returns
  • Cooling towers
  • Softeners
  • Boilers – re-sets
  • Chillers – re-sets, first-line fault diagnosis
To apply, please send a recent copy of your CV to Dan Barber at CBW Staffing Solutions.

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Who is hiring for the General Maintenance Engineer role?
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Where is the General Maintenance Engineer job located?
The General Maintenance Engineer role with CBW Staffing is based in Great Chesterford, GB.
What does the General Maintenance Engineer role pay?
CBW Staffing lists the General Maintenance Engineer role at GBP 40,000–45,000 per year.
Is the General Maintenance Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at CBW Staffing.
What experience level is the General Maintenance Engineer role?
The General Maintenance Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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