Asset & Facilities Technician

North Tyneside Council; New York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Asset and Facilities Technician. The role includes upkeep and repair duties across various assets such as plumbing and building repairs. Candidates should possess relevant plumbing qualifications, problem-solving skills, and experience in a Local Authority or social housing sector. Commitment to high-quality work and excellent customer service is essential. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Focus on employee well-being

Positive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Up-to-date qualifications as a Plumber.
• Experience in multi-skilling and working in a Local Authority.
• Ability to read drawings and identify necessary materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform upkeep and repair duties across a range of assets.
• Respond to clients' maintenance requests.
• Carry out compliance activities throughout the council's property assets.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Physical stamina

Technical knowledge

Customer care skills

Multi-skilling

Education

Relevant plumbing qualifications

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Asset and Facilities Technician with a background and up to date qualifications as a Plumber to join our Schools and Public Buildings repairs and maintenance team.

You will be responsible for all upkeep and repair duties across a range of assets that will include plumbing works, building repairs, maintaining green spaces, identifying the need for repairs, responding to clients' maintenance requests, completing a number of building statutory compliance activities and servicing of a range of equipment.

To be an effective member of the team, you will be skilled and hard-working, with outstanding problem-solving abilities. Skilful hands, good physical stamina, and strong technical knowledge are important parts of the successful candidates' talents.

You will be part of a committed team of skilled trades personnel and will carry out a number of compliance activities throughout the council's commercial property assets. You will have excellent customer care skills and consistently deliver high quality work. You will take pride in your work, have experience of multi-skilling and will ideally possess a good understanding of working in a Local Authority or in the social housing sector.

The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards. They should also be able to read drawings and identify all necessary materials to carry out the work.

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.