Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Facilities Technician
£28,000 to £30,000 plus fantastic benefits package
Our client based in North Cambridge is currently recruiting for a Facilities Technician to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and market-leading technology company, offering long-term career development within a modern and fast-paced working environment.
Reporting to the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the company's buildings, equipment and workspaces remain safe, functional and compliant. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with previous maintenance, facilities, building services or property maintenance experience who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
Main Responsibilities for the Facilities Technician:
* Carrying out general building maintenance and minor repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting and flooring repairs
* Responding promptly to maintenance requests and fault reports
* Assisting with office moves, room setups and minor refurbishment projects
* Conducting regular inspections to identify maintenance issues and preventative maintenance requirements
* Ensuring tools, equipment and storage areas are maintained and organised
* Supporting the upkeep of company facilities to ensure a safe and professional working environment
Health & Safety Support:
* Assisting with routine health and safety inspections and audits
* Identifying hazards and reporting issues to management
* Supporting the implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Ensuring safety signage, barriers and safety equipment are correctly installed and maintained
* Assisting with fire safety checks, emergency lighting inspections and evacuation procedures
* Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
Skills & Experience for the Facilities Technician:
* Previous experience in a Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Operative, Building Maintenance or Facilities Maintenance role
* Good practical knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs
* Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices
* Ability to identify hazards and work safely at all times
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Competent using basic maintenance tools and equipment
Qualifications for the Facilities Technician (Desirable):
* IOSH, COSHH Awareness or other Health & Safety qualifications
* Trade qualification or relevant vocational training
* First Aid qualification
* Fire Safety training
Salary & Working Hours:
Full-time permanent position 37 hours a week (half a day on Friday)
Monday to Friday
Flexible working hours may occasionally be required to support operational needs
Based in Waterbeach, Cambridge