Building Maintenance Engineer – Chester, CH4 9QW

Apleona GmbH; Chester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Building Maintenance Engineer in Chester to manage planned and reactive maintenance in commercial settings. The ideal candidate will have technical experience in building services, strong fault-finding skills, and expertise in contractor management. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £40k, with additional benefits such as life assurance and employee discounts. If you're proactive and ready for a challenge, apply now.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus BH

Life assurance

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Cycle to work

Access to a virtual GP

Training & Development

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in commercial office building services.
• Strong fault-finding skills across HVAC and electrical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and O&M manuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance of commercial offices.
• Manage contractor performance and safety compliance.
• Conduct breakdown investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Fault-finding

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical background in building services

Data-driven approach

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

18th Edition (BS 7671)

IOSH Working/Managing Safely

Tools

CMMS/CAFM

Job description

Building Maintenance Engineer

Location – Chester, CH4 9QW

Hours – Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Salary – Up to £40k, depending on experience

Company Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus BH


• Life assurance


• Employee discounts via Perkbox


• Cycle to work


• Access to a virtual GP and access to a health & wellbeing app


• Training & Development


• Enhanced overtime rates for the role

Overview

Apleona is looking for a proactive Building Maintenance Engineer to oversee planned and reactive maintenance across a premium commercial office environment for a well‑known client building. You’ll be the go‑to person for day‑to‑day building services reliability, leading contractor activities on site, ensuring safe systems of work, and driving continuous improvement through robust root‑cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Deliver, log, and complete PPMs to schedule; triage and resolve breakdowns swiftly to minimise downtime.


• Compliance & Safety: Review and verify Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS); prepare and issue Permits to Work (PTW); ensure works are carried out in line with statutory and client requirements.


• Contractor Management: Coordinate, brief, and supervise contractors; manage site inductions, access, and performance; close out actions and snag lists.


• Breakdown Investigations: Lead fault‑finding and 5 Whys root‑cause analysis; implement corrective/preventive actions and document learnings.


• Small Works Projects: Scope, estimate, and deliver minor works (e.g., lighting upgrades, pump replacements, asset swaps); liaise with stakeholders; manage risk, schedule, and quality.


• Parts & Materials: Identify, order parts, and manage critical spares; optimise stock levels and supplier relationships to reduce lead times.


• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain asset registers, service records, and compliance documentation; produce clear technical reports and updates.


• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with the client, FM team, and occupants; communicate planned works, impacts, and resolutions.


• Continuous Improvement: Propose asset reliability enhancements, energy‑saving measures, and process optimisations.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical background in building services or M&E (electrical or mechanical bias), with hands‑on experience in commercial offices.


• Strong fault‑finding skills across common systems (e.g., HVAC/air‑handling, pumps, motors, lighting, emergency lighting, BMS interfaces).


• Solid understanding of RAMS, PTW, safe isolation, and statutory compliance (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, pressure systems, water hygiene/L8).


• Experience managing contractors and delivering small works projects end‑to‑end.


• Competent in 5 Whys and root‑cause analysis; data‑driven approach to reliability.


• Ability to read schematics, interpret O&M manuals, and produce clear reports.


• Comfortable using a CMMS/CAFM for work orders, asset history, and PPM scheduling.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and a calm, methodical working style.

Qualifications & Certifications (Preferred)

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.


• 18th Edition (BS 7671) and/or Electrical Testing & Inspection (2391) for electrical bias.


• F‑Gas (for candidates working on refrigeration/AC), or relevant mechanical tickets.


• IOSH Working/Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification.


• Proof of competency for permit issuing and authorised person duties (site‑specific training available).

Other Information

We’ll provide full training upon starting and ensure you have everything you need to do a great job. You should already have experience in a similar environment.

You will work the above hours and will have access to Apleona employee benefits as soon as you start.

Apleona is an equal‑opportunity employer. If this sounds like a job for you then click on the apply button to start the process. We will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Job Details

• Location: Chester


• Reference: SELECTHR-VACANCY-16163


• Job Specification