Building Services Maintenance Technician

Grosvenor Facilities Management; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosvenor Facilities Management is seeking a hands-on Building Services Operative to deliver practical maintenance across our site in Rochdale. You’ll perform minor repairs, carry out planned preventative maintenance, and ensure health and safety standards are followed daily.

Reporting to the site supervisor, you will collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, keep accurate records, and respond quickly to service requests to maintain a safe, clean, and well-operated facility for

Qualifications

• Trade skills in painting, plumbing, gardening, or general building/plastering (certified or uncertified).
• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of operational, preventative, and reactive building maintenance.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external contractors.
• Proactive approach with a passion for delivering high-quality service.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to work independently and handle pressure effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, glazing, unblocking sinks, lock changes, light bulb replacements, tap washer replacements, and door adjustments.
• Maintain the site’s cleanliness by ensuring the grounds are free of litter and debris.
• Empty external refuse bins and keep bin areas clean.
• Clear and maintain surface drains, gullies, manholes, and grease traps.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) as scheduled, using a handheld PDA when required.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, reporting accidents, hazards, and near misses.
• Ensure work areas (e.g., workshops) are kept clean and safe at all times.
• Proactively identify and report areas needing repair.
• Supervise and coordinate specialist sub-contractors when required.
• Issue Permit to Work documentation as necessary.
• Accurately complete time sheets and other required documentation within deadlines.
• Conduct stock checks, maintain accurate inventory records, and report shortages.
• Handle minor administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with site occupiers and service users.
• Report any service-affecting issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with the GFM Health & Safety Plan and client-specific safety arrangements.
• Attend Health & Safety training and toolbox talks, applying best practices in daily tasks.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call duty rota as required.
• Consistently uphold company values in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Painting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Gardening

General building/plastering

Job description

Grosvenor Facilities Management is seeking a hands-on Building Services Operative to deliver practical maintenance across our site in Rochdale. You’ll perform minor repairs, carry out planned preventative maintenance, and ensure health and safety standards are followed daily.

Reporting to the site supervisor, you will collaborate with internal teams and external contractors, keep accurate records, and respond quickly to service requests to maintain a safe, clean, and well-operated facility for