Reed
Reactive Maintenance Engineer
- Job Title: Reactive Maintenance Engineer
- Reporting To: Building Division Manager
- Department: Building
- Location: Mobile role – Must reside within the BR postcode area or very close surrounding areas
- Working Location – All over Bromley, Sidcup and Orpington
Salary & Package
- Salary: £38’610 + Overtime
- Call-Out Rota: 1 in 5 weeks
- Company Van & Fuel Card
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25)
- Birthday leave
- Pension scheme
- Life cover
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
- Tools, uniform & PPE provided
- Training & development provided
Job Purpose
To carry out reactive maintenance, repairs, and minor works across a range of commercial properties, in the BR postcode areas (Bromley, Orpington etc) ensuring high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake reactive maintenance and repairs to building fabric and services
- Work across a portfolio including:
- Pubs & bars
- Clubs
- Retail shops & units
- Shopping centres
- General commercial properties
- Diagnose faults and carry out efficient repairs on-site
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) where required
- Identify additional works and provide details for quotations
- Liaise with clients and internal teams effectively
- Work to deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with Health & Safety regulations
- Accurately complete job reports and use PDA systems
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 1 year maintenance experience (preferred)
- Mechanical or electrical qualifications desirable
- Experience working in commercial environments
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently with a proactive approach
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexible and able to meet tight deadlines
Other Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Must be reliable for participation in the call-out rota (1 in 5) – Paid at time and a half
- Must live within a BR postcode or nearby area
- Professional attitude, always representing the company positively
Additional Information
This role is mobile, working across a varied commercial portfolio, and requires a hands-on, customer-focused engineer who can manage reactive situations efficiently and professionally.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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