Overall Role:

This role is responsible for making sure all planned and reactive maintenance jobs are completed properly, safely, and in line with technical requirements. You will oversee work from start to finish, making sure tasks stay on schedule, meet quality standards, and follow agreed processes. When smaller projects or urgent repairs arise, you’ll step in to organise and manage those too, ensuring everything is delivered smoothly and with minimal disruption.

Key Responsibilities:

Looking after on-site stores, plant rooms and workshops so they are tidy, stocked and safe
Responding to call-outs and carrying out ad-hoc repairs across the building
Following all Health & Safety rules and completing risk assessments
Speaking with tenants and clients to keep them informed and manage expectations throughout the work
Filling out job reports on time, with photos and clear notes
Keeping logbooks, records, and compliance paperwork up to date on site
Planning your maintenance jobs so you have enough time and resources to complete them
Flagging additional repair work when you spot something that needs fixing
Making sure you have the tools, equipment, and materials you need, working with the purchasing and contracts team.

Key technical knowledge required:

HIUs (Heat Interface Units) – We service, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs. No previous experience is necessary, but strong mechanical diagnosis skills are needed
UFH (Underfloor heating) manifolds – Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs
FCUs – Strong understanding of investigating faults with FCUs, chilled water circuits, and related controls
Controls – BMS systems, actuators, local controllers, etc.
Mechanical plant – Pumps, boilers, LTHW systems, chillers, Pressurisation Units, etc.

What we offer

Company phone
Tools and uniform provided
Recommend-a-Friend bonus: £450 for every candidate you recommend once probation ends
Travel expenses
Overtime opportunities
20 days of holiday allowance + Bank holidays (increasing with service)

All offers are subject to pre-employment checks and a DBS check.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your experience and interests.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car
Company pension

Language:

English (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

London E1 8EY (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Polyteck Building Services

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