Facilities Maintenance Technician

On behalf of our long standing client, we are recruiting a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join the facilities/ maintenance team on a permanent basis.

You will be working 08.00-16.30, Monday-Thursday and 08.00-15.30 Friday.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will have some health and safety knowledge and ideally you will have previously worked in a manufacturing environment.

This role involves practical maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. This is a great opportunity to work with a successful organisation, ona Monday-Friday basis, 39 hours per week.

You will be supporting the manufacturing operations by ensuring the upkeep, maintenance, and functionality of the plant's physical structure and respond promptly to facility-related service requests, resolving issues efficiently, ensuring compliance with all health and safety/environmental requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assisting and liaising with on-site contractors, ensuring proper site inductions and compliance with relevant health and safety/regulatory requirements
Attending site emergencies
Assisting the maintenance team by resolving simple plumbing issues and general site maintenance-such as painting.
Ensuring walkways are safe and in good order, dealing with any trip hazards and filling in any pot holes
Carrying out brickwork, carpentry and structural concreting as required
Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and service records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Supporting facility renovations and internal/external departments to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities.
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental guidelines.Required Skills

Educated to appropriate NVQ/QCF level in construction/maintenance related discipline
Experience in a similar role
Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
Trained and proficient in use of power tools
Problem solving/trouble shooting
Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck training desirable
You will be an excellent communicator, proactive and enjoy problem solving.If this is the role for you, apply today