Multi Skilled Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong Plumbing Bias to join our facilities management team. This role will predominantly focus on plumbing maintenance and repairs, while also supporting general mechanical, electrical, and building fabric maintenance activities across the site.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in commercial plumbing maintenance, alongside the flexibility to undertake a range of additional maintenance tasks as part of a multi-skilled engineering team.

Working Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, working 12-hour day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive plumbing repairs across the client estate.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on hot and cold water systems, sanitaryware, pipework, drainage systems, pumps, valves, and associated plumbing equipment.
• Undertake installation, repair, and replacement of plumbing components as required.
• Ensure all reactive works and scheduled maintenance tasks are completed within agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct routine inspections of plumbing systems and report defects or recommendations for remedial works.
• Complete service reports, compliance documentation, and update site logbooks accurately and promptly.
• Liaise with subcontractors and undertake contractor supervision duties, ensuring all work is completed to the required quality and safety standards.
• Support the Site Supervisor in delivering a safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance service across the contract.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the overall performance and profitability of the contract.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota and provide emergency response support when required.
• Carry out basic building fabric and mechanical maintenance duties where necessary to support the wider engineering team.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent recognised plumbing qualification).
• Proven experience carrying out plumbing maintenance within commercial, industrial, healthcare, retail, or public sector environments.
• Experience working in a multi-skilled maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across a range of plumbing systems.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, safe systems of work, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Basic First Aid awareness.
• Competent IT skills, including the use of mobile devices, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and electronic job management systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Desirable Criteria

• G3 Unvented Hot Water qualification.
• Water Regulations / Water Hygiene certification.
• Legionella Awareness or L8 experience.
• Experience working within FM or building services environments.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical plant and building fabric maintenance
• Additional mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

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Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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