Multi-Skilled Engineer

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Multi-Skilled Engineer

  • 11582
  • Southampton
  • Facilities Management
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: 9 Oct 2026
  • 10000133
  • Laura Braiden
  • laura.braiden@wates.co.uk
  • Grade C - WPS FM 2026
  • Basic DBS
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Multi Skilled Engineer

(WPS) 📍 Southampton, Hampshire 🕒

 

The Opportunity

We are looking to recruit an experienced Multi Skilled Engineer to join our team supporting the Hampshire Blue Light contract based in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and customer-focused engineer to play a vital role in maintaining critical facilities that support essential community services. You will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor project works while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building fabric disciplines.
  • Diagnose faults and undertake repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
  • Complete statutory compliance checks and maintenance activities in line with agreed schedules.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
  • Accurately record works undertaken using CAFM and mobile technology systems.
  • Support the delivery of minor works and improvement projects.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with client representatives and end users.
  • Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota where required.

 

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has previous experience working within a facilities management environment.
  • Possesses a recognised trade qualification in either Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC or Building Services discipline. (Level 3 and 18th edition, Level 3 Plumbing etc)
  • Has strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates a flexible, multi-skilled approach to maintenance activities.
  • Understands statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
  • Holds a full UK driving licence.
  • Is a strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.

 

 

Enhanced and Barred Lists:

 

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo an Enhanced and Barred Lists Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

 

 

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