Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

EA Associates are working with a highly respected facilities management business that is looking to strengthen their on‑site maintenance team with the appointment of a Multi‑Skilled Engineer based at a key site in Ipswich town centre.

This is a permanent position offering a stable working environment, a varied workload and the opportunity to join an experienced team responsible for maintaining a large commercial facility.

Our client is a well‑established Facilities Management provider delivering maintenance and building services solutions across a range of commercial environments. They have built an excellent reputation for service delivery and invest heavily in both their people and the sites they manage.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring all plant, equipment and building services remain operational and compliant.

The successful candidate will undertake a broad range of maintenance duties, covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing and general fabric maintenance works.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements
• Responding to reactive maintenance issues and diagnosing faults effectively
• Undertaking general building fabric repairs and basic plumbing works
• Maintaining plant and equipment including filters, belts, valves and associated components
• Completing maintenance reports and compliance documentation accurately
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring safe systems of work are followed
• Supervising specialist subcontractors whilst on site
• Inspecting and signing off works completed by external contractors
• Escalating major maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager where required
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained at all times
• Maintaining stock levels of essential maintenance materials and consumables
• Participating in emergency call‑out and out‑of‑hours response duties when required

• Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Services or Maintenance Engineering
• Experience carrying out both reactive maintenance and PPM works
• Relevant engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in a related discipline
• 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and O&M documentation
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Competent IT skills including Outlook and Excel
• Experience working within commercial environments would be beneficial