Resident M&E Engineer

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer living in or near the Gateshead area?

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with an award-winning facilities management provider?

Arcus FM are currently recruiting a Resident M&E Engineer to join our dedicated on-site team at our client’s facility in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking to work in a technically varied, customer-facing role.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary - Up to £41,499 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave
  , plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)

About the role:

As a Resident Engineer you will be our clients first point of contact on-site, being responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general building services support.

Tasks include:

• Emergency lighting & lamp changes
• Electrical & fire alarm testing
• Fault finding and repairs (mechanical and electrical)
• Minor plumbing and fabric maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Delivering excellent service to our clients

You’ll work independently with the support of a wider team, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant facility.

What you’ll need

Essential:

• 18th Edition or HVAC experience
• Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Health & Safety awareness

Desirable:

• Experience with delivering PPM
• F-Gas qualification
• IOSH Working Safely
• Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience
• 2391 Testing & Inspection

Additional info:

• The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)
• 5 days on, 2 days off - Rotating shift pattern
• On-call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks

Why join Arcus:

We’re an award‑winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including,:

• Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry‑leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step:

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.