Foot mobile cover engineer
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Cover / Support Engineer – Semi-Static) - London - up to £43,000+ Zones 1-2 travel card
Location: London (City, Canary Wharf, West End)
Salary: up to £43,000 + Zones 1–2 Travelcard + Overtime
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
The Opportunity
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the fastest-growing maintenance providers in London and the South East.
As a Cover Engineer, you'll work across a portfolio of high-end commercial office buildings, stepping in during planned and unplanned absences (e.g. holidays, sickness) of site-based engineers. You'll also assist with quoted works and tenant maintenance projects. This role offers variety, autonomy, and clear progression into senior roles such as Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Provide engineering support across multiple commercial office sitesCarry out both electrical and mechanical PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenanceSupport tenant and project works, ensuring smooth delivery of additional servicesManage and liaise with subcontractors for specialist servicesEnsure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:Fire alarmsEmergency lightingWater treatmentHVAC systems, including AHUs and FCUsComplete reports, logbooks, and assist with monthly compliance documentationOccasionally work out-of-hours or attend call-outs (where applicable)Salary & Package
Basic Salary: up to £43,000 (depending on experience)Zones 1–2 TravelcardPlenty of overtime available25 days annual leave + bank holidaysPrivate medical insurance (after probation)Rewards Gateway platform (retail discounts)Cycle to Work SchemeSeason Ticket Loan (after 6 months)Training and genuine career development opportunities (pathway to Supervisor roles and beyond)
What We're Looking For
City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)18th Edition Wiring RegulationsPrevious experience in commercial building maintenanceGood understanding of health & safety and statutory complianceConfident, client-facing, and reliable with strong communication skillsWilling to travel within Zones 1–2 and work semi-static across key sitesIf you are interested please get in touch with Alex from CBW Staffing Solutions