Asset Technician - Systems, Bluetownonline

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Asset Technician to enhance their Facilities Maintenance and Compliance team. This role involves managing a CAFM system, ensuring accurate asset records, and providing user support. Ideal candidates will have a passion for system management and data handling. Join a vibrant university environment that values diversity and offers career development opportunities. This position is perfect for individuals eager to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Training and mentorship

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience with CAFM systems and data management.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to write clear processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the asset database and process change requests.
• Serve as the first point of contact for system users.
• Assist in generating reports on key performance metrics.

Skills

System Management

Data Handling

Asset Maintenance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

HNC or working towards a degree in IT

Facilities Management

Tools

CAFM Systems (Concerto preferred)

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Microsoft Visio

SQL

Job description

Asset Technician - Systems, Bluetownonline

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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: 07/05/2025.

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, and Data Management Technician, Facilities Management Asset Technician, Asset Technician, may also be considered.

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