Foot mobile cover engineer

  • CBW Staffing Solutions
  • 23/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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 sites
  • Carry out both electrical and mechanical PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance
  • Support tenant and project works, ensuring smooth delivery of additional services
  • Manage and liaise with subcontractors for specialist services
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:
  • Fire alarms
  • Emergency lighting
  • Water treatment
  • HVAC systems, including AHUs and FCUs
  • Complete reports, logbooks, and assist with monthly compliance documentation
  • Occasionally work out-of-hours or attend call-outs (where applicable)
Salary & Package
  • Basic Salary: up to £43,000 (depending on experience)
  • Zones 1-2 Travelcard
  • Plenty of overtime available
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays rising to 28 days + bank holiday
  • Private medical insurance (after probation)
  • Rewards Gateway platform (retail discounts)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season 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 Regulations
  • Previous experience in commercial building maintenance
  • Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
  • Confident, client-facing, and reliable with strong communication skills
  • Willing to travel within Zones 1-2 and work semi-static across key sites