Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Contract: Government

Location: Lowestoft, NR33 0HT

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to deliver high‑quality building services maintenance across a specialist site environment. This role focuses on mechanical systems while supporting electrical and fabric works, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable operation of facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs using drawings and manuals
• Support electrical and fabric maintenance tasks where required
• Complete inspections, testing and calibration of equipment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
• Maintain accurate records and complete work documentation
• Manage materials, tools and maintenance costs effectively
• Liaise with clients, managers and site teams professionally
• Oversee contractors and issue permits to work when required

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds
• Experience in building services or facilities maintenance environments
• Ability to complete PPM and reactive maintenance tasks
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Clear communication with colleagues and clients
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to support on‑call duties when required

Equal Employment Opportunity

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

ISS is proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

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