Mobile Engineer Reading

As a Mobile Engineer (PPM) based in Reading and the surrounding areas , you'll travel between client sites carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and/or electrical building services. You'll also respond to reactive maintenance issues to ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Diagnose faults and complete reactive maintenance when required.

• Maintain mechanical and/or electrical building services to a high standard.

• Update CAFM systems and electronic maintenance records accurately.

• Follow Health & Safety procedures, including RAMS.

• Identify defects, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Complete minor repairs and general building fabric maintenance.

• Build positive working relationships with clients, site teams, and subcontractors.

• Ensure company tools, equipment, and assets are well maintained.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in PPM or building maintenance.

• Good knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building services (M&E/HVAC).

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent engineering qualification.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Experience using CAFM or mobile maintenance software.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Ability to work independently across multiple client sites.

Desirable Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (for electrically biased engineers).

• F-Gas qualification (for HVAC-biased engineers).

• Experience in commercial facilities management across sectors such as offices, retail, healthcare, or industrial sites.

Ideal Candidate

You'll be:

• Reliable, organised, and self-motivated.

• Comfortable working independently in a mobile role.

• Professional and confident when interacting with clients.

• Committed to safety, compliance, and quality workmanship.

• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Company vehicle or car allowance.

• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.

• Ongoing training and career development.

• Supportive engineering team with opportunities for progression.

Overall, this role is well suited to an experienced Mobile Maintenance Engineer with an electrical or mechanical background who enjoys managing their own workload, travelling between sites in the Reading area , and delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance.