Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Arcus FM Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Resident M&E Engineer to deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. This role offers a competitive salary up to £40,290 per annum, extensive annual leave, and a supportive working environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and be health and safety aware, with opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Matched pension contributions (5–6%)

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide excellent service to clients.

Skills

Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role

Strong communication and organisational skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

18th Edition or HVAC experience

Tools

F-Gas qualification

2391 Testing & Inspection

Job description

Why Join Us

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer living in or near the South Wales area? Are you looking to take the next step in your career with an award-winning facilities management provider?

Arcus FM are currently recruiting a Resident M&E Engineer to join our dedicated on‑site team at our client’s facility in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking to work in a technically varied, customer‑facing role.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive Salary - Up to £40,290 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)

What You'll Be Doing

About the role:

As a Resident Engineer you will be our clients first point of contact on‑site, being responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general building services support.

Tasks include:

• Emergency lighting & lamp changes
• Electrical & fire alarm testing
• Fault finding and repairs (mechanical and electrical)
• Minor plumbing and fabric maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Delivering excellent service to our clients

You’ll work independently with the support of a wider team, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant facility.

What We're Looking For

What you’ll need

Essential:

• 18th Edition or HVAC experience
• Hands‑on experience in an M&E or multi‑skilled engineering role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Health & Safety awareness

Desirable:

• Experience with delivering PPM
• F‑Gas qualification
• IOSH Working Safely
• Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience
• 2391 Testing & Inspection

Additional info:

• The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)
• 5 days on, 2 days off — Rotating shift pattern
• On‑call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks

Why join Arcus:

We’re an award‑winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry‑leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step:

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.