Building Maintenance Technician

Description:

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Building Maintenance Technician to join our Site Services team. This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory compliance testing, and general building maintenance to ensure our facilities remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.

You'll carry out a range of planned maintenance and compliance activities, including:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Weekly fire alarm and fire sprinkler testing
Emergency lighting testing
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Fire door inspections
Ladder and step ladder inspections
Drainage and sump pump inspections
General building and plant room inspections
Minor maintenance and repair works
Recording maintenance activities and compliance checks
Reporting defects and supporting specialist contractors
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures

Essential Experience/Qualifications 

Experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or a similar maintenance role
Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Good practical maintenance skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
Excellent organisational and communication skills
The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
A strong commitment to health, safety, and quality

Desirable:

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification or experience
Experience with fire alarm, fire sprinkler, emergency lighting or fire door inspections
Basic plumbing, electrical or mechanical maintenance skills

Key Skills:

Good communication skills
Good people skills
Able to work to deadlines
Able to multitask and prioritise workload
Able to make decisions and self-manage 
Able to work in a team and on own initiative
Able to function effectively across a number of interrelated departments
Self-motivated and willing to learn
Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
Basic computer skills
Methodical, organised and structured approach to work
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
High level of commitment
Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the facility

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week
Monday to Friday 
08:00am - 16:30pm

Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marital or civil partnership status; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results. We assess all applications based on skills, qualifications, and experience, ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process.

**No Agencies please**

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