Asset Technician - Systems

Bluetownonline; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a dedicated Asset Technician to join its Facilities Maintenance and Compliance team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be pivotal in managing the CAFM system, offering support to users, and ensuring efficient asset and maintenance records. This permanent position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, making it ideal for individuals passionate about system management and data handling. The role offers a supportive and inclusive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Structured development plans and performance reviews

Support for international applicants and relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Essential skills include strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience with CAFM systems, especially Concerto, is crucial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the asset database.
• Coordinate Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Provide helpdesk support to system users.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Analytical

Data Handling

Education

HNC or degree in IT, Asset Management, Facilities Management

Tools

CAFM systems (Concerto preferred)

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Asset Technician - Systems

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary: £27,644 to £30,805 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent. 35 hours per week.

Closing date: 07/07/2025.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Asset Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance and Compliance team at this University.

If you have a passion for System Management and Data Handling, Asset Maintenance, and supporting system users, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As an Asset Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the development and management of our CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) system, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of Asset and Maintenance records.

You will be the first point of contact for system users, assisting with system access, setup, and providing helpdesk support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the asset database, processing change requests within agreed timescales.
• Serve as the first point of contact for system users, providing advice and guidance on system access and setup.
• Coordinate and record Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Manage user accounts within the CAFM system, ensuring appropriate access and permissions.
• Import and export data (asset, finance, supplier, and work orders) to/from the CAFM system.
• Support the creation and maintenance of user guides, ensuring effective communication of system updates.
• Assist with planning and delivering training sessions for CAFM system users.
• Provide helpdesk support via telephone, video call, and email to resolve system-related issues.
• Assist in generating reports on key performance metrics, including bespoke Excel reports and Power BI dashboards.
• Test new features and updates to the CAFM system before live deployment.
• Assist the Asset Manager in maintaining and improving the CAFM system's functionality.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills and Experience;

• HNC or working towards a degree in IT, Asset Management, Facilities Management, or relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience using CAFM systems (Concerto preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Ability to write clear processes and procedures.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, demand-driven environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience;

• Experience configuring a CAFM system.
• Familiarity with creating dashboards using Microsoft Power BI.
• Knowledge of SQL coding.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio.

Why Work at this University?

Join a world-class institution that values diversity and equality in the workplace.

Benefit from a range of staff benefits, including family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities. Access to training and mentorship to support your career growth, with structured development plans and performance reviews. Be part of a global institution in a vibrant, culturally diverse city, with support for international applicants and relocation assistance.

This University is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

We invite applications from all backgrounds and look forward to welcoming the next member of our team to the Directorate of Estates and Facilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Data Analyst, Database Technician, Data Management Technician, Facilities Management Asset Technician, Asset Technician, Asset Coordinator, may also be considered.