Foot mobile cover engineer

Location London, England Sector Engineering Salary £45,000.00 per annum

Location:

London (City, Canary Wharf, West End)
Salary: up to £45,000 + Zones 1–2 Travelcard + Overtime

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the fastest-growing maintenance providers in London and the South East.

As a Cover Engineer, you'll work across a portfolio of high-end commercial office buildings, stepping in during planned and unplanned absences (e.g. holidays, sickness) of site-based engineers. You'll also assist with quoted works and tenant maintenance projects. This role offers variety, autonomy, and clear progression into senior roles such as Supervisor.

• Provide engineering support across multiple commercial office sites
• Carry out both electrical and mechanical PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance
• Support tenant and project works, ensuring smooth delivery of additional services
• Manage and liaise with subcontractors for specialist services
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:
• Fire alarms
• Emergency lighting
• Water treatment
• HVAC systems, including AHUs and FCUs
• Complete reports, logbooks, and assist with monthly compliance documentation
• Occasionally work out-of-hours or attend call‑outs (where applicable)

• Basic Salary: up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Zones 1–2 Travelcard
• Plenty of overtime available
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays rising to 28 days + bank holiday
• Private medical insurance (after probation)
• Rewards Gateway platform (retail discounts)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan (after 6 months)
• Training and genuine career development opportunities (pathway to Supervisor roles and beyond)

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Previous experience in commercial building maintenance
• Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
• Confident, client-facing, and reliable with strong communication skills
• Willing to travel within Zones 1–2 and work semi-static across key sites