Area Site Technician

City FM Ltd; Purleigh, Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Mobile Maintenance Electrician to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment across retail outlets. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including additional competency payments for specialized training.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

HealthShield Cashback Plan

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Value Awards up to £250

Costco Personal Membership Subscription

Mental and Physical Health Services

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installation/maintenance.
• City and Guilds 18th Edition required.
• Full driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance for catering equipment.
• Conduct emergency lighting and fire alarm tests.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Education

NVQ Level 3/City and Guilds 236 Part 1 + 2

City and Guilds 18th Edition

AM2 / 2391

Job description

Location: Maldon, Witham & Chelmsford (Kent/Essex region)

Shift Pattern: Days

This is a permanent vacancy that will close in 21 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Electrician (AST)

Location: Maldon, Witham & Chelmsford (Kent/Essex region)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,593.78 Total Salary (inclusive of standby (1:4 x 13 periods) & competency payment*)

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Electrician to join our company, working with one of our major UK supermarket clients. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical, mechanical, and catering equipment across retail outlets, including regular store visits for reactive work, PPMs, and minor repairs as requested by the customer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule within agreed timescales, ensuring all paperwork is accurately completed.
2. Deliver reactive and planned maintenance for catering and bakery equipment.
3. Conduct emergency lighting and fire alarm tests and repairs.
4. Perform general repairs and maintenance at customer sites as designated by management.
5. Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and advise the Line Manager with recommendations for replacement.

Qualifications / Experience

1. NVQ Level 3/City and Guilds 236 Part 1 + 2 or equivalent in electrical installation/maintenance.
2. City and Guilds 18th Edition.
3. AM2 / 2391.

*An additional £1,500 competency payment is available upon completion of electrical fault training for catering and bakery equipment, provided during the probation period through two one-week training blocks.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Full driving license.
2. Experience using a PDA system.
3. Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, e.g., commercial catering/bakery.
4. Experience in PPM and reactive maintenance within a retail environment.

What We Offer

We support our colleagues with a range of benefits, including:

• 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• HealthShield Cashback Plan for dental/optical costs
• OneCity Employee Discount Platform
• Employee Value Awards up to £250
• Costco Personal Membership Subscription
• Mental and Physical Health Services (Wisdom, Thrive, SkinVision)
• Electric Car Scheme (criteria apply)
• First Bus Commuter Club – Discounted Bus Travel

The Company

Founded in 1985 by Willie and Susan Haughey, City Refrigeration Holdings has grown into one of the world's most trusted facilities management companies, employing over 12,000 people across Europe, Australia, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on collaboration, transparency, and long-term partnerships, offering a wide range of services across retail, residential, and commercial markets, rooted in its core values of professionalism, quality, and customer service.