Assistant Maintenance Engineer - Luxury Residential Properties
Location: London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to join an established maintenance team responsible for a portfolio of luxury residential properties in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Assistant with experience in general building maintenance, plumbing, basic electrical works and fabric repairs.
Working within a high‑end residential environment, you will help ensure that apartments, communal areas and building services are maintained to an exceptional standard.
The successful candidate will have a practical approach to maintenance, good fault‑finding abilities and strong customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across residential properties.
- Respond to general maintenance requests, identifying faults and completing repairs where possible.
- Undertake basic plumbing repairs, including taps, showers, blocked drains and minor leaks.
- Complete basic electrical maintenance, including changing plugs, fuses and lighting components.
- Carry out general fabric maintenance, including carpentry, lock replacements, furniture repairs, tiling and silicone sealing.
- Conduct routine water temperature checks and assist with Legionella compliance.
- Undertake weekly fire alarm, sprinkler and emergency lighting testing.
- Assist with portable appliance testing and other routine maintenance checks.
- Ensure apartments are maintained and prepared to the required standard ahead of guest arrivals.
- Support refurbishment works, minor projects and general property improvements.
- Liaise with external contractors and supervise works when required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and report outstanding issues to the Chief Engineer.
- Participate in an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Assistant, Handyman or Building Maintenance role.
- Good general knowledge of plumbing, basic electrical maintenance and building fabric repairs.
- Experience within residential properties, hotels, serviced apartments or similar environments would be advantageous.
- A relevant trade qualification, such as City & Guilds Electrical Installation, HVAC or Plumbing, would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- A proactive, reliable and flexible approach to maintenance.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain maintenance records.
- An understanding of health and safety procedures.
The Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to work within a prestigious residential environment, maintaining high-quality properties alongside an experienced engineering team.
It would suit someone with a good general maintenance background who enjoys varied, hands‑on work and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.
Interested?
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