Resident Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,290 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus, pension & more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, WS10 9SF |
| Company: | Arcus FM Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025-7537_1754304304 |
Summary
Are you an experienced M&E Engineer living in or near the West Midlands?
Are you looking to take the next step in your career with an award-winning facilities management provider?
Arcus FM are currently recruiting a Resident M&E Engineer to join our dedicated on-site team at our client's facility in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional looking to work in a technically varied, customer-facing role.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive Salary - £40,290 per annum
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings
- Annual bonus (4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)
- Smartphone, tools, uniform, and PPE provided
- Clear progression and development pathways
About the role:
As a Resident Engineer you will be our clients first point of contact on-site, being responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general building services support.
Tasks include:
- Emergency lighting & lamp changes
- Electrical & fire alarm testing
- Fault finding and repairs (mechanical and electrical)
- Minor plumbing and fabric maintenance
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Delivering excellent service to our clients
You'll work independently with the support of a wider team, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant facility.
What you'll need
Essential:
- 18th Edition or HVAC experience
- Hands-on experience in an M&E or multi-skilled engineering role
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Health & Safety awareness
Desirable:
- Experience with delivering PPM
- F-Gas qualification
- IOSH Working Safely
- Basic plumbing and fabric maintenance experience
- 2391 Testing & Inspection
Additional info:
- The role will involve working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)
- 5 days on, 2 days off - Rotating shift pattern
- On-call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks
Why join Arcus:
We're an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You'll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including,:
- Matched pension contributions (5-6%)
- Life assurance
- Access to our industry-leading training academy
- Funded training sponsorship opportunities
- Health Cash Plan & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts at B&Q, Nuffield Health, and more
Ready to take the next step:
If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.
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