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Residential Maintenance Engineer, London

Job Summary

  • Provide comprehensive maintenance, fault-finding, and repair services across multiple UHNW residences in London with occasional visits to the Cotswolds.
  • Ensure optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
  • Deliver a discreet, high-quality service with minimal disruption to principals, guests, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.
  • Diagnose and repair faults across boilers, heating, water systems, pumps, HVAC, appliances, and electrical systems.
  • Maintain and monitor plant rooms, utility systems, and infrastructure.
  • Respond efficiently to urgent faults, breakdowns, and emergency call-outs.
  • Conduct proactive inspections to identify risks and prevent system failures.
  • Liaise with and supervise contractors, ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate service records, logs, and compliance documentation.
  • Support installation, upgrades, and refurbishment projects.
  • Ensure all work adheres to health & safety regulations and best practices.
  • Deliver excellent service standards in a client-facing UHNW environment.

Technical Expertise

  • Heating systems, boilers (e.g., Viessmann)
  • Domestic water systems, pressurised cylinders
  • Pumps (booster and circulation)
  • Air conditioning and MVHR systems (Daikin, Fujitsu, Nuaire)
  • Security systems: CCTV, alarms, access control
  • Lighting systems (e.g., Lutron)
  • BMS systems (e.g., Trend IQView)
  • Kitchen appliances (e.g., Gaggenau, Sub-Zero)
  • Electrical fault finding and general maintenance
  • Plumbing and mechanical troubleshooting

Candidate Profile

  • Demonstrated experience in UHNW, luxury residential, five star hotels or high-end environments.
  • Strong multi-skilled engineering expertise across multiple disciplines.
  • Ability to independently manage tasks and see issues through to completion.
  • Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
  • Professional, discreet, and trustworthy.
  • Comfortable working in occupied, high-profile residences.
  • Flexible and available for out-of-hours or emergency support.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant qualifications in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or building services.
  • Experience in luxury residential, hospitality, or estate environments preferred.
  • Certifications in relevant engineering disciplines are advantageous.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly detail-oriented and proactive
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Professional appearance and communication
  • Organised and dependable
  • Solutions-driven and practical mindset
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure

Working days: 5 days per week with flexibility to be available for out-of-hours/emergency support

Salary: upwards of £100,000 gross per annum for the right candidate

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