Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Job description
We’re the team behind the UK’s telecom networks—designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps the country connected. From large-scale fibre deployments to next-gen connectivity, Comex 2000 delivers with pace, precision, and innovation. We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of multiple company sites nationwide.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring our buildings, facilities, and equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role where you’ll carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of disciplines including electrical, plumbing, joinery, and general building works.
With regular travel required, including occasional overnight stays, no two days will be the same. If you’re practical, self-motivated, and enjoy working across varied environments, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation. What you’ll do
- Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and minor installation works across multiple sites
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns
- Travel to sites nationwide, including overnight stays where required
- Maintain building fabric including doors, fixtures, flooring, and internal/external areas
- Perform basic plumbing, electrical, joinery, and painting tasks
- Conduct regular site inspections and report defects or risks
- Ensure all sites meet health & safety and compliance standards
- Manage and maintain tools, equipment, and materials required for tasks
- Liaise with external contractors for specialist works when required
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
- Support site teams with general facilities-related issues
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
- Maintain high housekeeping standards across all locations
- Work flexibly, including outside normal hours where required Requirements About you
- Proven experience in a maintenance or multi-trade/handyman role
- Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability
- Able to work independently and effectively manage your workload
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with site teams
- Good understanding of health & safety regulations
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Basic IT skills for reporting and communication What you’ll need
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away from home when required
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance
- Previous experience in maintenance, facilities, or similar roles
- Familiarity with safe working practices and compliance standards
- Fluent English