Facilities Maintenance Technician
hace 4 días
Marlow
Facilities Maintenance Technician Location: Marlow, Bucks Salary: £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent We’re looking for a practical and proactive Facilities Maintenance Technician to take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and presentation of a commercial site. This is a varied, hands-on role covering both internal building maintenance and external grounds. No two days will be exactly the same, so this would suit someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, takes pride in their surroundings and likes taking ownership of getting things sorted. Key Responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Technician: • Carry out general building maintenance and minor repairs., • Complete basic plumbing, carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating tasks within your level of competency., • Repair or replace basic fixtures and fittings., • Adjust doors, locks, handles, shelving and furniture., • Investigate straightforward building faults and escalate specialist work where required., • Assist with furniture moves and room set-ups., • Keep maintenance, storage and plant areas safe, tidy and organised., • Maintain external areas including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding and strimming., • Carry out leaf, debris and general external clearance., • Maintain pathways, entrances, landscaped areas and car parks., • Support seasonal maintenance including snow and ice preparation., • Carry out routine building and maintenance checks following appropriate training., • Record completed maintenance work and report defects promptly., • Respond to reactive maintenance issues including leaks, drainage problems and minor damage., • Liaise with and support external contractors attending site., • Maintain tools, equipment and maintenance stock., • Identify replacement parts and materials required., • Keep accurate maintenance records and provide updates on completed work., • Proactively identify issues before they develop into larger problems. Key Requirements of the Facilities Maintenance Technician: • Previous experience within building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, grounds maintenance or a similar practical role., • Strong general DIY and maintenance skills., • Confident using common hand and power tools safely., • Comfortable carrying out both indoor and outdoor work throughout the year., • Good practical problem-solving skills., • Able to work independently and organise your own workload., • Able to recognise when specialist or regulated work needs to be escalated., • Reliable, proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks., • Good communication skills and attention to detail., • Comfortable using a phone, tablet or computer to update maintenance records. Experience within basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, commercial facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance or planned preventative maintenance would be beneficial. Knowledge of water hygiene, fire-door checks, manual handling, working at height or qualifications such as PASMA/IPAF would also be useful, although training can be provided where appropriate. A full UK driving licence would be beneficial. Above all, we’re looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive who notices when something needs attention and takes responsibility for getting it resolved