Building Maintenance Technician

Britsafe Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician in Darlington, UK. You'll be responsible for maintaining the functionality of buildings and facilities, performing tasks from general repairs to ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has practical maintenance experience and a proactive approach. This role offers flexible working hours and an hourly rate of £13.

Qualifications

• Experience with general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to handle electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance including repairs.
• Replace light fittings and bulbs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and outdoor areas.

Skills

Practical experience in building maintenance

Basic electrical knowledge

Basic plumbing knowledge

Basic carpentry knowledge

Strong awareness of Health, Safety & Environmental standards

Proactive problem-solving approach

Good communication skills

Record-keeping skills

Physically able for manual tasks

Job description

🧰 Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician

📍 Location: Darlington

🏢 About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Building Maintenance Technician with a immediate start to help maintain our buildings, facilities, and grounds to a high standard.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the workplace is safe, functional, and comfortable for all staff by carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.

💷 Pay: £13.00 per hour
🕗 Hours of Work: 8:00am – 1400 (6 hours per day, some flexibility on start time)
📅 Additional Hours: Occasional weekend or extra hours during the week may be required (paid at overtime rate).

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.
• Replace light fittings, bulbs, and sensors as required.
• Support with basic decorating and paintwork repairs.
• Move furniture and equipment safely when needed.
• Maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of all facilities and outdoor areas.
• Conduct safety inspections and keep accurate records (e.g., emergency lighting, fire systems).
• Monitor and support contractors, ensuring compliance with Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Assist with waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Be available for on-call duties and other reasonable tasks as required.

💡 What You’ll Bring:

• Practical experience in building or facilities maintenance.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge.
• Strong awareness of Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and ability to work independently.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Physically able to perform manual maintenance tasks.

📞 Reporting to: QHSE & Facilities Manager

If you would like to work for Britsafe, please apply. ✅

Previous Experience preferred