Area Site Technician

City Facilities Management; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a maintenance technician to ensure high standards of service across multiple sites in Scotland. You will perform technical repairs, maintain equipment compliance, and manage service requests, contributing to a safe environment and top-tier client relations. Candidates with electrical maintenance qualifications and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: City and Guilds in electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems required.
• Valid driving license and strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical repairs and planned preventive maintenance (PPMs).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Maintain documentation and update repair statuses.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Communication

Quality focus

Efficiency

Education

GCSE/Standard Grade

NVQ Level 3

City and Guilds 236 Part 1 + 2

City and Guilds 2382 18th edition

Job description

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This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple site locations.

You will be the first point of contact for all maintenance issues at your assigned sites. You may need to request specialist attendance following the initial call-out. The role includes reactive and planned maintenance for food services and catering equipment, with training provided. Specialist attendance may be required after initial call-out.

The purpose of this role is to perform technical repairs and PPMs, ensuring all technical and compliance paperwork is completed accurately and maintained up to date. All work must meet high standards, be efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with Health and Safety legislation.

Key Accountabilities:

People
• Promote company culture, values, and behaviors
• Attend necessary training to keep technical skills current

Performance
• Prioritize maintenance and repairs to meet deadlines
• Complete PPM and reactive maintenance schedules and paperwork
• Respond promptly to service requests and assess repair needs
• Identify faults and advise management with recommendations
• Communicate repair issues affecting site operations
• Conduct surveys and prepare reports
• Maintain quality standards with team members
• Perform minor alterations and installations within technical competence
• Carry out repairs on food service equipment
• Follow policies on managing catering and bakery assets
• Maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Update the Mercury system with job status

Process
• Follow Health and Safety policies
• Complete mandatory training
• Conduct emergency lighting tests and log repairs
• Keep compliance documentation current
• Communicate effectively with team and management
• Follow purchase order procedures and ensure approval of costs

Other
• Undertake additional duties as required
• Participate in a 1 in 4 standby on-call rota
• Responsible for logging material expenses and purchasing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum GCSE/Standard Grade, NVQ Level 3/City and Guilds 236 Part 1 + 2 or equivalent in electrical maintenance
• City and Guilds 2382 18th edition
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems
• Ability to repair electrical and food service mechanical equipment
• Focus on quality, speed, and efficiency
• Respond promptly to service requests
• Achieve PPM schedules on time
• Adhere to health and safety policies
• Maintain client and colleague relationships
• Valid driving license
• Strong communication skills

Behaviors:

• Focus on ambitions, lead, empower, and drive performance
• Value people, support, and recognize efforts
• Act with integrity, be transparent, and build trust