Area Site Technician

City Building Engineering Services (CBES); Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its team in Salisbury. This key position involves performing essential maintenance and repairs across various sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards and completing technical paperwork. Ideal candidates should hold relevant vocational qualifications and demonstrate strong practical skills, alongside a commitment to high-quality service and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include GCSE and ideally NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Must possess 17th/18th edition electrical certification.
• Ability to maintain electrical and mechanical equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple site locations.
• Respond to service requests promptly and carry out repairs.
• Ensure compliance documentation is maintained and up to date.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Quality focus

Time management

Health and Safety compliance

Education

GCSE/Standard Grade minimum

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

City and Guilds 2382 17th or 18th edition

Job description

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

The Vacancy

Location: Salisbury, Weymouth & Blandford

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week, typically Monday – Friday (Flexibility required 24/7). You will be part of a call-out team to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Salary: £39,093.85 per annum

Job Purpose

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 within your allocated sites, and may need to request specialist attendance following initial call-outs.

The role involves technical repairs and PPMs, ensuring all technical and compliance paperwork is completed and up to date. All work must meet high standards efficiently and cost-effectively, complying with Health and Safety legislation.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete the PPM schedule within agreed timescales and ensure all paperwork is accurate.
• Respond promptly to service requests, assess requirements, and carry out repairs.
• Prioritize maintenance and repairs to meet response times.
• Deliver reactive and planned fire alarm system maintenance.
• Conduct emergency lighting tests and repairs.
• Follow purchase order processes.
• Identify non-repairable faults and advise the Line Manager with recommendations.
• Ensure compliance documentation is maintained.
• Inform site managers of issues affecting site operations.
• Carry out surveys and reports as required.
• Perform minor alterations and installations within technical competence.
• Complete general repairs and maintenance as designated.
• Attend training to keep skills current.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies.
• Represent the company professionally and build good relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Participate in a 24/7 call-out rota.
• Maintain quality standards and follow instructions from management.

People Responsibility

Currently responsible for supervising AMT on technical works and PPM, building good relationships with colleagues and customers, with no direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• GCSE/Standard Grade minimum; ideally NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds 236 Part 1+2 in electrical installation/maintenance.
• City and Guilds 2382 17th or 18th edition.
• Knowledge of 3-phase electrics and applications.
• Ability to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Focus on quality, speed, and efficiency.
• Respond to service calls within agreed times.
• Achieve PPM schedules.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

The Company

Founded in 1985 by Willie and Susan Haughey, City Refrigeration Holdings aims to positively impact the facilities management industry. The company values collaboration and transparency, fostering long-term partnerships. Today, City employs over 12,000 people worldwide, offering maintenance, engineering, procurement, cleaning, and ancillary services across various markets, remaining committed to professionalism, quality, and customer service.