General Maintenance Engineer

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 5Requirements

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 skillsKey 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 diagnosisTo apply, please send a recent copy of your CV to Dan Barber at CBW Staffing Solutions
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed