Workplace Technician

A client of mine are currently looking for an experienced Workplace and Facilities Technician to carry out maintenance of Group offices and provide additional support to other offices as required.

This role will involve routine maintenance internally and externally to the fabric of the offices and buildings across the Southwest locations including; Dorset, Devon and Cornwall however the majority of the workpload will be Wareham, Ferndown and Weymouth.

As a Workplace Technician you'll also undertake a wide range of repair work, including joinery, plumbing (non-qualified jobs such as unblocking sinks/toilets etc), internal painting and offering a general repairs and maintenance service within our offices.

What you'll need:

· Previous experience within a similar role

· The ability and knowledge to carry out appropriate minor works as required

· Excellent customer service and people skills

· The ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues and contractors

· Health & Safety inspections across the portfolio

· Control of Contractors which includes the review of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Competencies, Inductions and onsite supervision.

· Basic Responsive Repairs which could include plumbing, lighting and handyman type jobs.

· Planned Servicing Compliance activity – Fire Alarm Testing & Drills, L8 Water Management Testing, Emergency Light Testing and Portable Appliance Testing.

· Acting as an onsite, trained Fire Warden & First Aider and responding to emergencies as they occur.

· Performing a key role in service continuity across the portfolio.

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

You'll also benefit from:

· Enhanced Pension Contribution up to 10%

· Company Van

· Bupa Cash Plan

· Mental Health Support

· Perkbox

· Eyecare

· Enhanced Holiday and Sickpay

stride is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy