Facilities Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Night Shift Facilities Engineer to join our team at CMS London.

About the role 

As the Night Shift Facilities Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance and minor refurbishment works across our corporate legal headquarters. Your work will ensure that our spaces remain functional, professional, and ready to support a 5-star workplace experience for staff and clients.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: 

• Respond promptly to Facilities Helpdesk requests, providing clear and professional updates

• Maintain accurate records of workplace activities

• Respond to urgent repair requests during the night shift (e.g., leaks, broken fixtures, damaged furniture)

• Conduct routine inspections, identify building defects and partake in an emergency callout rota as required

• Adherence to Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure safe working practices

• Uphold the firm’s Health and Safety standards and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

• Assist with internal office moves, including the safe relocation of furniture, IT equipment and confidential materials

• Set up and reconfigure meeting rooms, event spaces and collaboration areas in line with booking requirements

• Maintain storage areas in an organised, safe and accessible condition

• Provide general porterage and logistical support for corporate events, office reconfigurations and ad hoc requests

• Liaise with internal departments to ensure works are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption

• Support the delivery of a 5-star workplace experience for staff and clients

• To always represent the Facilities team with professionalism and discretion

• To complete minor repairs such as fixing locks and adjusting meeting room doors

• Ensure all finishes are in good condition to maintain a professional corporate environment

Please be aware that this list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable ad hoc duties and requests. 

About you 

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience: 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels

• Good practical aptitude, matched with enthusiasm and a desire to solve problems

• Committed to delivering high standards of service and operational excellence

• Customer-focused, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Practical skills in painting, decorating, carpentry, and carpet tile fitting or replacement.

• A basic understanding of all Microsoft applications

• Ability to work on their own initiative with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude

• Well organised, able to plan and prioritise work, with strong attention to detail

• The ability to listen, question and interpret information to understand requirements

• Problem solving skills and the ability to suggest and deliver creative/innovative solutions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to liaise professionally with Partner’s, fee earners, clients and other senior stakeholders

• Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders

• Flexibility to support outside of your normal working hours if required 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in building services and facilities maintenance, with a solid understanding of corporate environments.

• Experience working in client-facing environments

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What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

• Flexible, hybrid working policy

• Generous bonus scheme

• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

• Holiday exchange scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced parental leave

• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.