Lead Maintenance Technician

FM Search & Select Ltd

Lead Maintenance Technician – Static Site (Salford)

📍 Location: Salford
💼 Position: Lead Maintenance Technician (Static Site)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our Client is looking for an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of a large static site in Salford. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead by example, ensuring all building services, systems, and facilities are kept running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will bring solid technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate and deliver maintenance works to a high standard. Experience within the hotel/ hospitality sector, where fast response and attention to detail are key, will be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.

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Lead on fault finding, repairs, and minor project works.

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Ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance requirements are met, with accurate records maintained.

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Liaise with contractors and suppliers to oversee specialist works.

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Support and mentor junior technicians, ensuring safe systems of work at all times.

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Respond quickly and effectively to maintenance requests to minimise downtime and disruption.

Skills & Experience Required

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Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or Engineer, ideally in a lead/supervisory role.

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Strong knowledge of building services (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fabric maintenance).

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Experience in hotel or hospitality environments highly desirable.

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Good understanding of compliance requirements (H&S, statutory checks, permits, etc.).

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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

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Strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

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Compliance or FM-related training advantageous.

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Strog building fabrics experience

What We Offer

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Competitive salary + benefits package.

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A stable, permanent role on a single static site.

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Opportunities for professional development and training.

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A supportive team environment with room to progress