Maintenance Engineer - South London

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – £46,000 + Benefits
Location: South London
Hours: Monday to Friday Rotating Shifts
Week 1: 10:00am–6:00pm
Week 2: 6:00pm–2:00am
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Overtime Available,

Our client, a market-leading provider of commercial laundry and textile services, is looking to appoint a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer at their busy site in South London
Supporting sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and industry, this is a fast-paced environment where engineering plays a key role in maintaining high levels of output and service. With continuous investment in automation and infrastructure, this opportunity offers stability, variety, and the chance to grow within a well-established team.

Role Overview
The successful candidate will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of equipment and systems. Working closely with the production team, the engineer will play a key role in minimising downtime and driving performance improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults Supporting ongoing site improvements and asset reliability Following all health and safety policies and safe working practices Accurately recording maintenance activities via the site CMMS Ensuring smooth shift handovers and strong team communication

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or process-driven engineering role NVQ Level 3 or higher in Engineering (BTEC, HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent) Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including fault-finding, pneumatics, and hydraulics Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics Proactive and safety-conscious, with good communication and teamwork skills Willingness to travel occasionally for training or support across other sites

Desirable Experience (Not Essential)

Background in commercial laundry, textiles, or high-volume processing environments Steam systems experience (BOAS/BG01), chemical water treatment, or heat recovery C&G 2391-52 Inspection & Testing Welding and fabrication skills Experience with permit-to-work systems or contractor control

What’s on Offer

£46,000 basic salary Monday to Friday rotating shifts with no weekend working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Regular overtime available Technical training and clear progression opportunities Long-term career prospects within a growing international business

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.