Ex-Forces Engineer

Ex-Forces Engineers Wanted – Building Services / Facilities Maintenance

- Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Commercial Buildings – City of London + Surrounding Areas 
- Multiple Roles Available

Are you ex-Army or Navy with an electrical or mechanical background and looking to transition into building services or facilities maintenance?

We are currently recruiting multiple Maintenance Engineers for a well-established FM / building services provider, working across high-profile commercial buildings in the City of London.

These roles are well suited to ex-forces engineers who thrive in structured environments and are looking for a stable civilian career with clear procedures, strong training, and long-term progression.

You will be joining professional on-site engineering teams, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while continuing to develop your technical skillset within commercial building services.

Roles Available:

We currently have multiple positions available on the following patterns:

Monday to Friday (Days)

  • 08:00 – 17:00

Continental Shift Pattern
  • 4 nights on / 4 off 3 days on / 3 nights on 6 off 4 days on

4 on 4 off Shift Pattern 
  • 4 days on / 4 days off - (days OR nights)
Shift Times:
  • 07:00 – 19:00 / 19:00 – 07:00

What’s on Offer?
  • Overtime available
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for shifts)
  • Ongoing training and development within building services
  • Company pension
  • Stable, long-term roles within a professional FM environment

Key Responsibilities
  • Planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
  • Lighting (lamp changes, fault finding, small installations)
  • Emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
  • Plant room checks and maintenance
  • AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning)
  • Pumps, motors, control panels
  • Basic BMS monitoring (hot & cold)
  • General M&E and fabric maintenance
  • Logbook and compliance updates
  • Basic plumbing works

Requirements:
  • Ex-Army or Navy engineers strongly encouraged to apply
  • Electrical or Mechanical qualification

    • Electrical: City & Guilds Level 3 (or military equivalent)
    • Mechanical: City & Guilds Level 2 (or military equivalent)

  • Ability to provide trade certificates or service records
  • Maintenance experience (military or civilian)
  • Strong work ethic and communication skills
  • Comfortable in a client-facing commercial environment

If you’re interested in transitioning into building services/facilities maintenance, please send your CV to: Bailey White of CBW Staffing Solutions


  • Start: 10/11/2026
  • Rate: £38000 - £50000 per annum
  • Location: Dartford,England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: CBW Staffing Solutions
  • Contact: Bailey White
  • Tel: 02035833099
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: Ex-Forces Engineer -176985
  • Posted: 2026-11-10 09:42:05 -

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