General Maintenance Engineer

Company: Cbw Staffing Solutions
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Location: New Alresford
Job Description:

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

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026