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Role Summary:
As a Mobile Building Services Technician, you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance, with a focus on mechanical systems and plumbing services. You will work across a mixture of high-end residential developments, office buildings, and retail units, ensuring all systems operate efficiently, safely, and in line with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance across mechanical, plumbing, and general building systems.
Diagnose and repair faults on pumps, pipework, valves, expansion vessels, pressurisation units, water heaters, boilers, and sanitary systems.
Conduct hot and cold-water system checks, including temperature monitoring and remedial works in line with L8 (Legionella) regulations.
Carry out minor HVAC maintenance tasks (e.g., filter changes, belt replacements, basic AHU servicing).
Attend urgent breakdowns and emergency call-outs in a timely and professional manner.
Liaise with property managers, tenants, and clients on-site to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption.
Record all works carried out via PDA/tablet or service sheets, ensuring accurate job reporting and compliance.
Support other mobile engineers or subcontractors where needed on large-scale works or cover duties.
Maintain van stock, tools, and materials in good condition and report usage or shortages promptly.
Adhere to health and safety protocols, method statements, and company policies at all times.
Participate in the on-call rota, typically 1 in 6 weeks, with additional payment.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Unvented Hot Water Certificate (G3) desirable.
Strong fault-finding skills on mechanical and plumbing systems.
Familiarity with BMS interfaces, booster sets, calorifiers, expansion vessels, and pressure systems.
Basic knowledge of HVAC, fabric, and building services maintenance.
Previous experience in a mobile role working across residential or mixed-use sites preferred.
Full UK driving licence (essential).
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
