Maintenance Technician

Your new company
Our client is a leading provider of specialist construction, fit-out, and facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality hard facilities management solutions, they work in partnership with clients to maintain safe, compliant, and fully operational built environments.Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities Management team, delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across a diverse portfolio of sites.
Your new role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of building fabric maintenance tasks across multiple client sites. The successful candidate will provide both planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring assets remain safe, functional, and compliant while delivering an excellent customer experience.This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled tradesperson with experience in building fabric maintenance who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive and professional team.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and company procedures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency callouts.
• Complete maintenance reports, job documentation, and customer sign-offs accurately.
• Prioritise workloads to meet agreed service response times.
• Maintain and manage tools, materials, and equipment effectively.
• Liaise with the Helpdesk and management team regarding specialist contractor requirements.
• Assist with site surveys, inspections, and condition reports.
• Maintain accurate asset registers and equipment records.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all planned maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with contract requirements.

Core Maintenance Duties

Joinery & Building Fabric

• Repair walls, floors, and associated fittings.
• Carry out ironmongery and hardware repairs and replacements.
• Repair, replace, and inspect internal and external doors.
• Conduct planned fire door inspections and maintenance.
• Complete minor joinery and carpentry works.

General Building Maintenance

• Repair roof leaks, gutters, and drainage gullies.
• Undertake flooring repairs and replacements, including vinyl and ceramic tiles.
• Install and repair wall cladding, edge protection, and wall tiling.
• Carry out general reactive building maintenance.
• Complete minor painting and decoration works.

Plumbing & Drainage

• Provide first-line response to plumbing and drainage issues.
• Undertake basic repairs and maintenance activities.

What you'll need to succeed
Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, Joinery, or a related trade discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and mobile-based maintenance systems.
• Proven experience carrying out building fabric maintenance tasks.
• Multi-skilled trades background with strong practical maintenance experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Desirable Criteria

• City & Guilds Carpentry & Joinery (6706).
• Experience working on multi-site maintenance contracts.
• Previous use of CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) systems.
• CSCS Card.
• IPAF Certification.
• Experience within facilities management or hard services environments.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle and tools (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Varied workload across multiple sectors and facilities.
• Career progression within an established and growing organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Employee benefits package including wellbeing initiatives and volunteering days.

What you need to do now
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